Bowl Item Number: Aj132 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large bowl carved from a single piece of light-coloured wood. Roughly carved. Thickness of the wood varies. Rounded bottom.
History Of Use
Wood carving is undertaken by men who are highly respected artisans. Bowls are made from wild fig and mvua trees which are extremely hard and durable. They are used for retrieving, carrying, and storing water, and for use by people and cattle. The Karamojong use wood exclusively for watering cattle.
Cultural Context
storage; carrying
Item History
- Made in Uganda before 1952
- Collected during 1952
- Owned by Eleanore C. Treutle Stephens before December 1, 1986
- Received from Eleanore C. Treutle Stephens (Donor) on December 1, 1986
What
Who
- Culture
- Karamojong
- Previous Owner
- Eleanore C. Treutle Stephens
- Received from
- Eleanore C. Treutle Stephens (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Uganda
When
- Creation Date
- before 1952
- Collection Date
- during 1952
- Ownership Date
- before December 1, 1986
- Acquisition Date
- on December 1, 1986
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1156/0001