Impe- 'winnower'., Tanzania, Mbulu district, Murray, Hhay-Ombay clan, owner Jacob Tluway, Iraqw people. 5-14175, acc no. 3650. Orig. No. RK-7. File code: 1.5 July 31, 1981. Collector: Kirby. Donor: Univ. Approp. Materials, techniques: Made by Qamnas Tarra in Etlawe in 1968. Hard wood carved with adze. Context of use: Used by women for winnowing. Held in both hands, scoop and poured from above. Description: Bowl; shallow wooden rectangular bowl used for winnowing. L. 36 cm, W. 15.5 cm, Ht. 6 cm.
Donor:
Jean Colvin and University Appropriation
Collection place:
Mbulu District, Tanzania
Verbatim coll. place:
Tanzania; Mbulu district; Murray village; Iraqw
Culture or time period:
Iraqw People
Collector:
Jean Colvin
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Bowls (vessels) and Carvings (visual works)
Function:
1.5 Household
Accession date:
August 1982
Department:
Africa (except Ancient Egypt)
Loans:
S1985-1986 #40: SFO Museum (May 21, 1986–October 17, 1986)