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CAS Anthropology Collections Database


Catalog Number

CAS 0493-0218   CAS 0493-0218; Horn
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Horn
Culture Gabra
Global Region Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Kenya
State/Prov./Dist. Meikona, Gabraland
County
Other Geographic Data Meikona, Gabraland
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Torry Collection (Gabra)
Materials Antelope horn
Description Antelope horn that has been cut off at its base and an elongated hole carved near the distal end, penetrating to the horn’s hollow center; According to field notes, this type of horn was used to call people together.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 4.5, Length = 58.2