Leather bag

Museum number:
5-13109
Permalink:
ark:/21549/hm21050013109
Description:
Arbutti., Kenya, Basuba, Boni. August, 1975. 5-13109, acc no. 3174. File code: 1.4 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Cowhide; large piece sewn at sides with small hide strips. Duom palm handle tied at top. Context of use: Used by men only for carrying food or anything. Hide from cow obtained by trade with Somalis in exchange for agricultural products. This one is 15 years old. Description: Bag; hide; flat, stiff; palm leaf handle. L. 37.5 cm w. 44.5 cm.
Collection place:
Basuba, Kenya
Verbatim coll. place:
Kenya, Basuba, Boni
Culture or time period:
Aweer people
Collector:
Jean Colvin
Collection date:
August, 1975
Object type:
ethnography
Function:
1.4 Transportation
Department:
Africa (except Ancient Egypt)
Legacy documentation:
Documentation associated with Hearst Museum object titled Leather bag, accession number 5-13109, described as Arbutti., Kenya, Basuba, Boni. August, 1975. 5-13109, acc no. 3174. File code: 1.4 Collector: Jean Colvin. Donor: University appropriation. Materials, techniques: Cowhide; large piece sewn at sides with small hide strips. Duom palm handle tied at top. Context of use: Used by men only for carrying food or anything. Hide from cow obtained by trade with Somalis in exchange for agricultural products. This one is 15 years old. Description: Bag; hide; flat, stiff; palm leaf handle. L. 37.5 cm w. 44.5 cm.

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