Bottle Item Number: K2.288 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bottle with bulbous bottom (part a) and long tubular cap (part b). Stripes of black and white goat hair around the perimeter.
History Of Use
Tandu bottle, container for black metallic powder, ground from stone, used by African women as eyeliner. Skin is modelled while wet.
Item History
- Made in Zaria, Nigeria
- Owned by Michael Mason before May 18, 1972
- Received from Michael Mason (Donor) on May 18, 1972
What
Who
- Culture
- Hausa
- Previous Owner
- Michael Mason
- Received from
- Michael Mason (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Zaria, Nigeria
When
- Ownership Date
- before May 18, 1972
- Acquisition Date
- on May 18, 1972
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 100
- Accession Number
- 0198/0025 a-b