Container Item Number: 905/6 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Part a is a carved wood container that is rounded near the bottom and narrows at the top. Small handles protrude from each side. Leather straps are attached with rope and string to the handles. Part b is a cap-shaped lid with a flared knob and a small ridge underneath.
History Of Use
Container for storing and carrying fresh or curdled milk, or water; or to carry milk to market for sale. Made by men, used by women; carved wood decorated with incised work; sometimes with a woven natural-fibre neck.
Item History
- Made in Kenya
- Owned by Nerina Bene before December 6, 1983
- Received from Nerina Bene (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on December 6, 1983
What
Who
- Culture
- Borana
- Previous Owner
- Nerina Bene
- Received from
- Nerina Bene (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kenya
When
- Ownership Date
- before December 6, 1983
- Acquisition Date
- on December 6, 1983
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0905/0006 a-b