Lamp Item Number: K2.271 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Plain evaporated milk tin lamp made of odd bits of tin and bottle cap. The body is cylindrical in shape with a small funnel and wick holder soldered into place at either side. The body has remnants of an old paper label.
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
- Accession Number
- 0198/0008