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Catalog Number

CAS 0493-0240A,B   CAS 0493-0240A,B; Container with lid
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Container with lid
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 Wood
Description Cut from one piece of wood container is supported above the base by four legs, base is flat, container is globular in shape with a semi-rounded bottom and sides that constrict to a narrow opening, the top is carved similarly as the base was.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 29.3, Rim Diam = 8.4, Max Diam = 14.6