Object class: Potsherds / Culture or time period: African cultures / Accession year: [Missing] - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Potsherd, accession number 5-11789, described as Kwanjimina- sherd of ostrich egg, Nigeria, Hausa att. July 27, 1972. 5-11789, acc no. 2879, file code 8.2. Collector: T. Lanagan. Donor: W. H. Lawson. Materials, techniques: Broken sherd of ostrich egg Context of use: Part of a group: 5-11789-11792 used in treatment of cataract of the eye: the various ingredients are ground together. The mixture is then applied directly to the eyeball and also around the eye region. Description: Sherd, ostrich egg; used in treatment of cataract (see context below); 4.5 cm. l.; 3.5 cm. w.;

Hearst Museum object titled Potsherds, accession number 5-13324a, described as broken potsherd pieces

Hearst Museum object titled Pot sherds and pot support, accession number 5-13324a,b, no description available.

Hearst Museum object titled Pot support, accession number 5-13324b, described as potsherd support