Nya-tuba- bowl., Kenya, Gob Nabey, Rendille. Summer, 1977. 5-13311, acc no. 3332. File code: 1.5 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: Jean Colvin. Materials, techniques: Wood of Bubunto tree shaped with adze, finished with spear or knife, smoothed with stone and file. Context of use: Used by anyone for milk, porridge or meat- made by special craftsmen Description: Bowl- wood; rectangular mouth, carved circles from lip to base in lines on both sides; leather strap one side H=15.5 cm, L=26.0cm, W=17.0cm. References: for additional information see field sheets in acc. env.
Donor:
University Research Expeditions Program
Collection place:
Gob Nebey, Kenya
Verbatim coll. place:
Kenya; Gob Nebey; Rendille
Culture or time period:
Rendille
Collector:
Jean Colvin and University Research Expeditions Program
Collection date:
Summer, 1977
Object type:
ethnography
Object class:
Containers (receptacles)
Function:
1.5 Household
Department:
Africa (except Ancient Egypt)
Loans:
S1981-1982 #25: de Saisset Museum (Santa Clara Univ.) (December 11, 1981–April 1, 1982)