Medicine Item Number: Aa126 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Tubular shaped dark brown root, roughly severed at both ends. Exterior layer deeply indented, interior exposed of lighter colour, spongy appearance.
History Of Use
Used as a medicinal treatment for stomach upsets.
Cultural Context
Medicinal herb.
Item History
- Made in Okavango Swamps, Botswana
- Collected between 1967 and 1975
- Owned by Frank A. Gaudin before September 15, 1975
- Received from Frank A. Gaudin (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) on September 15, 1975
What
Who
- Culture
- Khoisan ?
- Previous Owner
- Frank A. Gaudin
- Received from
- Frank A. Gaudin (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Okavango Swamps, Botswana
When
- Collection Date
- between 1967 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before September 15, 1975
- Acquisition Date
- on September 15, 1975
Other
- Condition
- poor
- Current Location
- Case 100
- Accession Number
- 0287/0101