Search

Start Over Object name Bee smoker Collector Jean Colvin
Hearst Museum object titled Bee smoker, accession number 5-13121, described as Mtungu., Kenya, Basuba, Boni. August, 1975. 5-13121, acc no. 3174. File code: 1.2 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Duom palm leaves tied with bark strips from BaoBab tree. Context of use: Made and used by men. It is ignited and used to smoke bees out of the hive to get honey. (Made in 1975). Description: Bee smoker- duom palm leaves tied together with strips of bark L. 85 cm x 13 cm (w).

Limit your search

View larger »

View larger »