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Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0137 | |
Category | Accessories/Ornaments | |
Object Name | Armband | |
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 | Ivory | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.5, Thickness = 2.1, Max Diam = 12.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0139 | |
Category | Accessories/Ornaments | |
Object Name | Armband | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Shura | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Ivory | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.8, Thickness = 1.5, Max Diam = 11.7 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0115A,B | |
Category | Accessories/Ornaments | |
Object Name | Armbands (2) | |
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 | A: Ivory; Metal: Aluminum; B: Hide | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = A,B=1.0, Max Diam = A=10.2; B=10.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0119 | |
Category | Accessories/Ornaments | |
Object Name | Belt | |
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 | Metal: aluminum; Leather | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 5.6, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 73.7 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0120 | |
Category | Accessories/Ornaments | |
Object Name | Belt | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | North Horr | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum; Leather | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 4.5, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 75.8 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0134 | |
Category | Accessories/Ornaments | |
Object Name | Charm | |
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 | Goat hide | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 3.9, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 82.9 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0338A,B | |
Category | Accessories/Ornaments | |
Object Name | Charm for camel | |
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; Plant fiber | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = A,B=2.0, Length = A=6.6; B=6.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0340 | |
Category | Accessories/Ornaments | |
Object Name | Charm for camel | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1977 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Leather; Wood | |
Description | Charm or amulet worn around camel's neck, consisting of 3 rectangular blocks of wood, each carved in low relief with simple geometric shape on one face and strung on narrow strip of tanned hide; Small leather strip which is stitched together is strung on a 2-ply length of rope and tied to the hide strip. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 20.0, Thickness = 4.0, Length = 34.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0341A-D | |
Category | Accessories/Ornaments | |
Object Name | Charm for camel | |
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 | 1951 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Leather; Stone; Plant fiber cord | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 9.9, Thickness = 4.1, Length = 101.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0342 | |
Category | Accessories/Ornaments | |
Object Name | Charm for camel | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1977 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Stone; Palm fiber | |
Description | Charm or amulet worn around camel's neck; Cylindrical stone is well polished on all surfaces and large perforation is cut or drilled through one end; Stone is suspended on short length of palm (?) fiber whose ends are knotted together. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 3.1, Length = 5.9 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0468 | |
Category | Accessories/Ornaments | |
Object Name | Wig | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Synthetic | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 23.0, Thickness = 4.0, Length = 27.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0469 | |
Category | Accessories/Ornaments | |
Object Name | Wig | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Synthetic | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 27.5, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 28.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0121 | |
Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Bead & Leatherwork | |
Object Name | Headdress | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Kalacha | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum; Leather; Glass beads | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 13.2, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 97.3 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0122 | |
Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Bead & Leatherwork | |
Object Name | Headdress | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | North Horr | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1970s | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum; Leather; Glass | |
Description | Headdress consisting of pair of leather cords that are woven together to form single strand; End of single strand is turned back on itself and secured to form a loop at the end; Entire strand is worn around wearer’s forehead, with four short strands of red and yellow beads hanging pendant from the center, below two horizontal strands of small red beads and two commercial mother-of-pearl buttons; Areas that cover wearer’s temples are spiral wrapped with narrow flattened strip of aluminum; Separate plied leather cord is looped through loops at ends of forehead strand and hangs down wearer’s back; Part of this strand is wrapped with aluminum as single strand, then the two strands divide to form separate long pendant strands, both of which also incorporate a wooden stick and are fully wrapped with additional aluminum; One of the strands terminates in a single red and a single yellow plastic bead and a flat aluminum disk, stamped on one face with a cross pattern; Other strand terminates in a flat steel (?) disk that is undecorated; According to original field notes, metal jewelry worn by the Gabra is actually made by Konso metalsmiths; This type of headdress is worn by women. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 17.0, Length = ca. 42.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0453A,B | |
Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Bead & Leatherwork | |
Object Name | Sandals | |
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 | Camel hide; Rhinoceros hide | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 13.0, Thickness = 3.8, Length = 30.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0454A,B | |
Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Bead & Leatherwork | |
Object Name | Sandals | |
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 | Cow hide | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 15.1, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 32.7 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0170 | |
Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Carvings; Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Comb | |
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 | ca. 1975 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Wood | |
Description | Long, narrow comb carved from single piece of wood; Distal end has six long teeth that are round in cross-section and tapered; Long, rectangular handle extends from proximal end; Similar geometric designs of lines and circles are carved on both faces of central portion of comb. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 1.1, Width = 4.4, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 20.7 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0171 | |
Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Carvings; Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Comb | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Wood | |
Description | Large comb carved from single piece of wood; Distal end has 9 teeth that are round in cross-section and tapered; Wide, flat handle on proximal end is constricted in center and undecorated except for pair of three-dimensional human (?) heads on top. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 9.6, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 30.1 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0009 | |
Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Armband | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1970s | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: brass | |
Description | Circular armband, probably cast and then bent to shape; Ends are not soldered together; Inner edge is rounded, with pronounced ridge along upper and lower edges and median ridge along entire length, forming two distinct design panels, each stamped with identical geometric patterns. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = 1.0, Max Diam = 9.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0010 | |
Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Armband | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: brass | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.1, Thickness = 1.2, Max Diam = 9.4 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0041 | |
Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Armband | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum; Glass beads | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.0, Thickness = 1.1, Max Diam = 9.4 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0079 | |
Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Armband | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum; Glass | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.1, Thickness = 1.0, Max Diam = 9.1 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0464 | |
Category | Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles | |
Object Name | Turban | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | Male owner (name not recorded) | |
Date of Manufacture | 1977 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Fabric; Clay | |
Description | Turban made from several thicknesses of white cloth folded together in a ring and sewn together, then rubbed on exterior with white clay; According to original field notes, this type of turban is worn by a ritual elder; This one was made specifically for William Torry. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 13.6, Max Diam = 17.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0311 | |
Category | Basketry | |
Object Name | Bag | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Palm fiber | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 51.0, Width = 49.0, Thickness = 9.7 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0314 | |
Category | Basketry | |
Object Name | Basket | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Palm fiber | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 40.0, Max Diam = 25.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0315 | |
Category | Basketry | |
Object Name | Basket lid | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Palm fiber | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 5.0, Thickness = 1.0, Max Diam = 38.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0316 | |
Category | Basketry | |
Object Name | Basket lid | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Palm fiber | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 6.9, Thickness = 1.0, Max Diam = 33.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0313A,B | |
Category | Basketry | |
Object Name | Basket with lid | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Palm fiber; Leather | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = ca. 25.0, Max Diam = 23.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0286A,B | |
Category | Basketry | |
Object Name | Basket with lid | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Shura | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Plant fiber; Wood; Camel hide; Leather | |
Description | Cylindrical jar with flat base and sides that taper upward to a narrow mouth; Jar is either made of wood with a twined basketry rim or is a basket that has been coated overall with a substance to give the appearance of wood, then wrapped in a single piece of hide and fitted with loops and carrying strap; Fitted lid is carved from wood. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 20.3, Rim Diam = 8.0, Max Diam = 17.2 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0324 | |
Category | Basketry | |
Object Name | Wickerwork dome | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | 1974 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Madera wood; Camel hide thongs | |
Description | Round open weave wicker dome with rounded bottom, made from peeled sticks woven together with camel skin thongs; Peeled sticks are arranged in groups of four, with 4 vertical groups arranged in one direction and 3 additional vertical groups crossing the first 4 groups at right angles on the base; 4 more groups of sticks are positioned horizontally inside to form the sides; The thong lacings on each group of sticks are woven in a simple tapestry weave in areas where there is only one level; In areas where two groups of sticks overlap, the thongs are also woven in a single-strand wrapped twining technique to secure both layers to each other; Exterior surface appears to have been rubbed with mud; According to field notes, this item was made for its female owner’s wedding and is used outdoors to perfume cloth (usually women’s and children’s clothing) by placing the dome over a depression in the ground in which aromatic wood and/or incense is burned, and then draping the cloth over the dome; the dome is also sometimes used a a temporary pen for baby animals. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 37.2, Max Diam = 40.6 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0213 | |
Category | Basketry; Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Fan | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Shura | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Wood; Palm fiber | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 23.6, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 28.9 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0214 | |
Category | Basketry; Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Fan | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Shura | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Wood; Palm fiber | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 19.7, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 20.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0275 | |
Category | Basketry; Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Funnel | |
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 | 1976 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Gourd; Asparagus root fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 12.0, Max Diam = 12.3 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0289A-C | |
Category | Basketry; Vessels | |
Object Name | Basketry jar with lid and carrying strap | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1970-1975 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Asparagus root fiber; Leather; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells | |
Description | Round basketry jar with flat base, rounded sides with midlevel shoulder, wide inward-sloping shoulder, and narrow mouth; Jar is woven in vertical braided technique over foundation of horizontal coils; Row of cowrie shell beads encircles lower edge of shoulder; Removable lid is woven in similar technique, has constricted neck, and is decorated with two rows of cowrie shells; Interior of jar is blackened with soot to seal it; Jar is used to store camel's milk. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 22.7, Rim Diam = 9.6, Max Diam = 20.7 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0299 | |
Category | Basketry; Vessels | |
Object Name | Bowl | |
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 | Asparagus root fiber | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 21.0, Max Diam = 29.2 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0300 | |
Category | Basketry; Vessels | |
Object Name | Bowl | |
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 | Asparagus root fiber; Leather | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 18.3, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 22.6 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0481 | |
Category | Basketry; Vessels | |
Object Name | Bowl | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Shura | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Asparagus root fiber | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 16.8, Thickness = 1.2, Max Diam = 17.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0277A,B | |
Category | Basketry; 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 | Gourd; Camel hide; Asparagus root fiber | |
Description | Gourd container covered mostly with camel hid; Opening cut in one end of gourd with asparagus root stitched around it; Woven asparagus root lid. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 17.6, Rim Diam = 6.0, Max Diam = 15.6 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0279A,B | |
Category | Basketry; Vessels | |
Object Name | Container with lid | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Asparagus root fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Resin; Soot | |
Description | Globular shaped container with narrow base and sides that flare slightly to shoulder that has horizontal ridge of asparagus root fiber with cowrie shells above it in a single row, the sides then narrow to a plain rim, lid made of same material with a ring of cowrie shells at top. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 28.9, Rim Diam = 9.0, Max Diam = 18.1 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0292A-C | |
Category | Basketry; Vessels | |
Object Name | Container with lid and harness | |
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 | Asparagus root fiber; Leather; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 26.0 (without harness), Max Diam = 22.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0326A-C | |
Category | Basketry; Vessels | |
Object Name | Water urn with lid and holder | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Shura | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | 1976 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Asparagus root; Wood; Camel hide | |
Description | Large twined basketry water jug with rounded base and rounded sides that gradually taper inward as they rise to a high rim and wide mouth; Tall round lid with truncated cylindrical top fits securely inside jug's mouth; Jug is secured inside a carrying frame made from numerous pairs of peeled sticks that are bent into "U" shapes and lashed to each other and to a bundle of sticks just below the rim with strips of hide to form a deep U-shaped frame that is open at the top; Several heavy braided ropes of camel hide and plant fibers secure the basketry jug inside the frame. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 65.7, Rim Diam = 16.5, Max Diam = 47.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0306 | |
Category | Bead & Leatherwork | |
Object Name | Bag | |
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 | 1973 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Camel hide | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 40.0, Width = 37.0, Thickness = 5.1 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0379 | |
Category | Bead & Leatherwork | |
Object Name | Container harness | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Shura | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Leather | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 15.9, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 35.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0438 | |
Category | Bead & Leatherwork | |
Object Name | Dress | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | Owner’s mother (name not recorded) | |
Date of Manufacture | 1973 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Goat hide; Sheep skin | |
Description | Woman’s one-piece wrap-around dress, made in three rectangular panels (2 wide and 1 narrow) that are seamed together side by side; Upper half of each panel consists of a single rectangular piece of goat or sheep skin and the lower half consists of alternating narrow and wide skin strips; When the three panels are laid out along side each other, a narrow strip similar to the ones in the lower half of each panel is laid along the entire length of each panel, extending from the top to the bottom; According to original field notes, this dress is worn by wrapping it around a woman’s body, under her arms, and securing it by a shoulder strap or belt; In pre-colonial times, married women wore this type of dress for daily wear, and might have been buried in it, but now (in 1977), it is only worn at a woman’s wedding and may or may not be worn for burial. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = ca. 132.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 136.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0439 | |
Category | Bead & Leatherwork | |
Object Name | Dress | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | Owner’s mother (name not recorded) | |
Date of Manufacture | 1976 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Goat hide; Sheep skin | |
Description | Woman’s one-piece wrap-around dress, made in three rectangular panels (2 wide, 1 narrow) that are seamed together side by side; Upper half of each panel consists of a single rectangular piece of goat or sheep skin and the lower half consists of alternating narrow and wide skin strips in alternating light brown and dyed (?) reddish brown colors; When the three panels are laid out along side each other, a narrow strip similar to the ones in the lower half of each panel is laid along the entire length of each panel, extending from the top to the bottom; According to original field notes, this dress is worn by wrapping it around a woman’s body, under her arms, and securing it by a shoulder strap or belt; In pre-colonial times, married women wore this type of dress for daily wear, and might have been buried in it, but now (in 1977), it is only worn at a woman’s wedding and may or may not be worn for burial. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = ca. 119.0, Thickness = 0.3, Length = ca. 132.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0380 | |
Category | Bead & Leatherwork | |
Object Name | Milk container harness | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Shura | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Leather | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 26.5, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 144.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0451 | |
Category | Bead & Leatherwork | |
Object Name | Shoulder strap | |
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 | Leather; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.5, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 82.8 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0151 | |
Category | Bead & Leatherwork; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Anklet | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Glass beads; String | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 0.5, Length = 15.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0094A,B | |
Category | Bead & Leatherwork; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Anklets (2) | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Glass; Plastic | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = A,B=0.6, Length = A=20.0; B=17.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0107 | |
Category | Bead & Leatherwork; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Earring | |
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 | Metal: aluminum; Glass; Leather | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.7, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 5.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0108 | |
Category | Bead & Leatherwork; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Earring | |
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 | Metal: aluminum; Glass; Leather | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.9, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 5.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0478 | |
Category | Bead & Leatherwork; Raw Materials | |
Object Name | Pouch with incense | |
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 | Goat hide; Herbs | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 9.3, Thickness = 4.4, Length = 28.3 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0296A-C | |
Category | Bead & Leatherwork; Vessels | |
Object Name | Container with lid and frame | |
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 | Camel hide; Wood; Plant fiber; Cloth | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = C=21.0, Max Diam = A,B=25.2 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0154 | |
Category | Carvings; Culinary Items | |
Object Name | Spoon | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Shura | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Didisa wood | |
Description | Deep bowl that is oval shaped with semi-pointed ends connecting with a rectangular handle that has cut away areas in its center. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 8.3, Thickness = 5.0, Length = 48.2 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0466A,B | |
Category | Carvings; Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Game board and game pieces | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Wood; Stone; Wool | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = A=16.2, Width = A=15.3, Thickness = A=8.5, Max Diam = B=ca. 2.0, Length = A=75.2 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0177 | |
Category | Carvings; Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Hanger for water container | |
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; Plant fiber | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 14.9, Length = 19.9 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0331 | |
Category | Carvings; Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Headrest | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Shura | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1960s | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 22.0, Width = 9.0, Length = 18.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0332 | |
Category | Carvings; Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Headrest | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | Male owner (name not recorded) | |
Date of Manufacture | 1974 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Wood | |
Description | Headrest carved from a single piece of wood; Rising from the disk-shaped base are two vertical support shafts which are triangular in cross-section and support the concave, ovoid “headrest”; Simple diamond pattern is carved at either end of the “headrest” on its underside, and simple 3-pronged geometric design is carved on top surface; Elaborate geometric designs are caved on outside face of each support shaft (different design on each shaft); According to original field notes, this type of headrest may only be used by men who have killed certain types of animals; This one was made by its owner after he killed a “homidera.” | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 16.7, Width = 16.9, Depth = 7.4 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0333 | |
Category | Carvings; Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Headrest | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Shura | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1960s | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Wood | |
Description | Headrest carved from a single piece of wood. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 15.5, Width = 8.0, Length = 16.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0327 | |
Category | Carvings; Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Headrest or stool | |
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 | 1973 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Wood (amesa) | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 13.0, Width = 14.0, Length = 29.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0329 | |
Category | Carvings; Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Stool | |
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 | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 25.0, Width = 32.5, Length = 36.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0330 | |
Category | Carvings; Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Stool | |
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 | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 15.5, Width = 11.0, Length = 26.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0409 | |
Category | Carvings; Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Walking stick | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1970s | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Madera wood | |
Description | Walking stick made from relatively straight stick that has been cut off at both ends and stripped of its bark; Both ends have been minimally sanded to remove rough edges and the entire shaft has been dyed black; According to original field notes, this stick is used by a ritual elder in certain ceremonies; According to William Torry, this walking stick is very special, a valuable part of the collection, and its importance is not in how it is used, but what it is used for or in what types of ceremonies it is used. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 2.6, Length = 145.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0394 | |
Category | Carvings; Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Walking stick | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | Owner’s husband (name not recorded) | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. mid 1970s | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Madera wood | |
Description | Walking stick carved from a single straight stick, which has been stripped of its bark; Both distal and proximal ends are cut off bluntly. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 3.0, Length = 121.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0396 | |
Category | Carvings; Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Walking stick | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | 1975 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Wood | |
Description | Walking stick or herder’s staff, made from a relatively straight tree or branch that has been cut off at both ends and then stripped of all its bark; Small knob at base of each lateral branch has been left for decorative effect; Proximal end is cut off square, while distal end tapers very slightly to a rounded tip; Entire shaft has been scraped and sanded smooth; “Kokol” written on original tag. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 2.3, Length = 173.7 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0397 | |
Category | Carvings; Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Walking stick | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | Male owner (name not recorded) | |
Date of Manufacture | 1977 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Wood | |
Description | Walking stick or herder’s staff, made from a relatively straight tree or branch that has been cut off at both ends and then stripped of all its bark; Proximal end is cut off square, while distal end tapers very slightly to a rounded tip; Entire shaft has been scraped and sanded smooth. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 2.6, Length = 148.8 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0234 | |
Category | Carvings; Vessels | |
Object Name | Bowl | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Shura | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1970 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Wood (sukela); Hide | |
Description | Wooden bowl with small pedestal base that flares outward to plain rim; On side below rim is carved lug with hole that has leather thong tied thru it. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 14.8, Thickness = 1.8, Max Diam = 25.8 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0235 | |
Category | Carvings; Vessels | |
Object Name | Bowl | |
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; Rope | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 14.6, Thickness = 3.9, Max Diam = 36.3 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0236 | |
Category | Carvings; Vessels | |
Object Name | Container | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Wood | |
Description | Small base that flares outward to a shoulder that has carved handles with horizontal holes in them also at the shoulder is a decorative band of linking diamonds, shoulder then contracts to the rim. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 13.0, Width = 17.6, Rim Diam = 13.0, Max Diam = 15.1 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0237 | |
Category | Carvings; Vessels | |
Object Name | Container | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Shura | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Wood; Leather | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 36.5, Thickness = 1.5, Max Diam = 15.8 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0249 | |
Category | Carvings; Vessels | |
Object Name | Container | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 13.4, Thickness = 2.1, Max Diam = 10.2 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0251 | |
Category | Carvings; Vessels | |
Object Name | Container | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Wood | |
Description | Carved from a single piece of wood, pedestal base that narrows to a stem that then expands outward to sides that are vertical ending in a plain rim. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 11.6, Max Diam = 9.8 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0240A,B | |
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 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0244A,B | |
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; Leather | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 24.9, Thickness = 3.1, Max Diam = 14.8 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0356 | |
Category | Ceremonial Items | |
Object Name | Fetish tails | |
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 | Hide | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 37.0, Thickness = 6.5, Length = 110.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0318 | |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Pottery | |
Object Name | Incense burner | |
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 | Clay | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 21.0, Max Diam = 9.8 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0247 | |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Pottery | |
Object Name | Incense burner | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Shura | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Clay | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 12.0, Width = 13.9, Max Diam = 9.8 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0309A,B | |
Category | Ceremonial Items; Pottery | |
Object Name | Incense burner and holder | |
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 | Clay; Wood; Rope; Leather | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = A=13.0; B=20.0, Max Diam = A=15.0; B=24.2 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0223 | |
Category | Culinary Items | |
Object Name | Fork | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | Ca. 1970s | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Thomson's gazelle (Gazella thomsoni) horn | |
Description | Unmodified horn from a Thompson’s gazelle, used as a fork to remove cooked meat from a pot. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 2.3, Length = 25.7 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0224 | |
Category | Culinary Items | |
Object Name | Fork | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | Ca. 1970s | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Thomson's gazelle (Gazella thomsoni) horn | |
Description | Unmodified horn from a Thompson’s gazelle, used as a fork to remove cooked meat from a pot. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 2.8, Length = 29.6 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0155 | |
Category | Culinary Items | |
Object Name | Spoon | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | North Horr | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Badda wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 7.4, Thickness = 5.6, Length = 57.4 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0157 | |
Category | Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Spoon | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Shura | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 8.5, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 41.1 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0158 | |
Category | Culinary Items; Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Food paddle | |
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 | Ejarsa wood | |
Description | Broad flat paddle with cylindrical handle that is roughly smoothed; Paddle is lighter in color than handle. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 16.5, Width = 7.2, Max Diam = 11.7, Length = 58.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0159 | |
Category | Culinary Items; Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Food paddle | |
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 | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 5.3, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 45.7 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0174 | |
Category | Culinary Items; Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Twirler | |
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 | Hamesa (Commiphora africana) wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 5.5, Length = 41.8 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0175 | |
Category | Culinary Items; Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Yogurt twirler | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Shura | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 7.6, Length = 47.3 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0012 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Anklet | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 3.1, Thickness = 0.4, Max Diam = 7.4 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0024 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Anklet | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 3.3, Thickness = 0.4, Max Diam = 7.7 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0026 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.3, Thickness = 0.4, Max Diam = 6.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0027 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.1, Thickness = 0.3, Max Diam = 5.9 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0030 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
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 | Metal: aluminum | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.0, Thickness = 0.3, Max Diam = 4.9 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0032 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
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 | Metal: aluminum | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 0.8, Thickness = 0.3, Max Diam = 5.1 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0034 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 0.5, Thickness = 0.4, Max Diam = 7.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0036 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 0.4, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 7.3 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0039 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: Copper; Steel | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 0.5, Thickness = 0.4, Max Diam = 6.4 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0015 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 0.7, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 6.2 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0018 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 0.7, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 6.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0022 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 0.4, Thickness = 0.4, Max Diam = 6.1 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0001 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 0.8, Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 7.1 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0004 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 0.5, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 7.4 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0007 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 0.6, Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 5.7 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0008 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
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 | Giraffe hair | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = 0.1, Max Diam = 7.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0044 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
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 | Giraffe hair | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = 0.2, Max Diam = 7.3 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0045 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 0.5, Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 7.2 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0051 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1970s | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum | |
Description | Bracelet fashioned from length of rectangular rod that is bent into circular shape; Ends of bracelet are ragged and almost touch each other but they are not joined; Bracelet is entirely undecorated; According to original field notes, metal bracelets worn by the Gabra are actually made by Konso metalsmiths, and this particular type of bracelet is “worn only by male killers.” | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 6.8, Width = 0.3, Max Diam = 6.7 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0052 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1970s | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum | |
Description | Bracelet fashioned from length of rectangular rod that is bent into circular shape; Ends of bracelet are ragged and almost touch each other but they are not joined; Bracelet is entirely undecorated; According to original field notes, metal bracelets worn by the Gabra are actually made by Konso metalsmiths, and this particular type of bracelet is “worn only by male killers.” | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 6.5, Width = 0.4, Max Diam = 6.7 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0056 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
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 | Metal: Brass | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 0.4, Thickness = 0.4, Max Diam = 6.1 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0057 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
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 | Metal: Brass | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 0.5, Thickness = 0.4, Max Diam = 6.2 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0064 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 0.9, Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 5.8 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0065 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 0.9, Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 6.3 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0066 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 0.7, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 5.8 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0070 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 0.7, Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 6.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0075 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 0.6, Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 7.1 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0077 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Bracelet | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: Copper; Steel | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 0.4, Thickness = 0.4, Max Diam = 6.1 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0104 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Earring | |
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 | Metal: Brass | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.7, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 4.6 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0105 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Earring | |
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 | Metal: Brass | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.3, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 4.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0106 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Earring | |
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 | Metal: aluminum | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.8, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 2.1 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0110 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Earring | |
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 | Metal: aluminum | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 2.3 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0112A,B | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Earrings | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum; Brass; Glass beads | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = A=0.5; B=0.5, Max Diam = A=2.1; B=2.2, Length = A=5.0; B=4.6 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0140 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Necklace | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 0.7, Length = 33.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0149 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Necklace | |
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 | Glass; String | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 0.5, Length = 52.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0124 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Necklace | |
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 | ca. 1975 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum; Leather; Glass beads | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = 1.1, Max Diam = 14.8, Length = 35.2 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0125 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Necklace | |
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 | Metal: aluminum; Leather | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = 1.3, Max Diam = 16.6, Length = 40.9 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0126 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Necklace | |
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 | Giraffe hair; Glass | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = 2.0, Max Diam = 19.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0127 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Necklace | |
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 | Giraffe hair; Glass | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = 1.3, Max Diam = 15.4 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0128 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Necklace | |
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; String | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 83.6 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0129 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Necklace | |
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; String | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 56.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0073 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Necklace | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1976 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum; String | |
Description | Single strand necklace of square aluminum beads strung on 2-ply string; Beads are handmade by melting aluminum cooking pots, then casting metal to form elongated hollow rods which are hammered to square outer shape and finally cut into individual beads. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 0.8, Length = ca. 33.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0080 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Necklace | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum; Sinew; Glass | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 0.6, Length = 70.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0081 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Necklace | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum; String | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 0.6, Length = 63.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0082 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Necklace | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum; Leather | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 0.7, Length = 63.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0083 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Necklace | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum; Leather | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 0.8, Length = 57.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0086 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Necklace | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum; Leather; Glass beads | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 0.7, Length = 87.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0087 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Necklace | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum; Leather | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 0.8, Length = 85.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0089 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Necklace | |
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 | Aluminum (metal) and plastic beads; Plastic fiber | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 0.6, Length = 51.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0090 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Necklace | |
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; String | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 0.7, Length = 75.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0091 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Necklace | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Shura | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Plant fiber; Glass beads | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 1.9, Length = 60.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0093 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Necklace | |
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; String | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 57.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0264 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Necklace | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae); Plastic | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 80.8 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0085A,B | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Necklaces (2) | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum; Leather | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = A=0.8; B=1.0, Length = A=5.0; B=8.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0096 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Ring | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | North Horr | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: aluminum; Glass | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.0, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 2.7 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0097 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Ring | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | North Horr | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Ivory? plastic? | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.6, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 3.1 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0098 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
Object Name | Ring | |
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 | Ivory | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.7, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 3.6 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0265 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork; Weaponry | |
Object Name | Spear | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1970s | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: Iron; Wood | |
Description | Hunting spear with straight wooden shaft that has been stripped of its bark and lateral branches and scraped and sanded smooth, and slightly tapered on both ends; Proximal end is fitted with a chisel-like point with a blunt, flat tip that melds into a hollow cylindrical socket into which is inserted a second and similar tip with a similar socket into which the wooden shaft is inserted; Distal end is fitted with an very short double-edged lanceolate-shaped blade that melds into a hollow cylindrical socket into which the wooden shaft is inserted; According to original field notes, the metalwork for Gabra spears is done by Konso blacksmiths; When used for hunting, the proximal end is sometimes plunged into the ground as an animal charges and the animal subsequently impales itself on the proximal end. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 2.2, Length = ca. 153.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0267 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork; Weaponry | |
Object Name | Spear | |
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 | Metal: Iron; Wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.8, Thickness = 0.3, Max Diam = 2.2, Length = 172.3 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0268 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork; Weaponry | |
Object Name | Spear | |
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 | Metal: Iron; Wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 4.5, Thickness = 1.1, Max Diam = 2.2, Length = 186.1 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0269 | |
Category | Jewelry & Metalwork; Weaponry | |
Object Name | Spear | |
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 | Metal: Iron; Wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 5.5, Thickness = 1.2, Max Diam = 2.0, Length = 198.7 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0486 | |
Category | Pottery | |
Object Name | Figurine (camel) | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1977 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Unfired clay | |
Description | Hand-modeled figurine of a camel, whose overall shape and features are somewhat stylized; Color is the natural gray-green of the unfired clay; According to original field notes, figurines like this were made as toys. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 5.1, Width = 1.6, Length = 4.6 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0494 | |
Category | Pottery | |
Object Name | Figurine (camel) | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1977 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Unfired clay | |
Description | Hand-modeled figurine of a camel, whose overall shape and features are somewhat stylized; Color is the natural gray-green of the unfired clay; According to original field notes, figurines like this were made as toys. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 7.0, Width = 2.3, Length = 5.9 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0496 | |
Category | Pottery | |
Object Name | Figurine (camel) | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1977 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Unfired clay | |
Description | Hand-modeled figurine of a camel, whose overall shape and features are somewhat stylized; Color is the natural gray-green of the unfired clay; According to original field notes, figurines like this were made as toys. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 4.0, Width = 1.7, Length = 3.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0508 | |
Category | Pottery | |
Object Name | Figurine (camel) | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1977 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Unfired clay | |
Description | Hand-modeled figurine of a camel, whose overall shape and features are somewhat stylized; Color is the natural gray-green of the unfired clay; According to original field notes, figurines like this were made as toys. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 2.7, Width = 1.5, Length = 2.9 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0426 | |
Category | Raw Materials | |
Object Name | Plant fiber | |
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 | Asparagus root fiber | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 8.0, Length = 87.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0465 | |
Category | Raw Materials | |
Object Name | Tobacco bundle | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Tobacco | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 12.9, Length = 39.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0462 | |
Category | Textiles | |
Object Name | Cape | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Canvas | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 192.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 230.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0430 | |
Category | Textiles | |
Object Name | Roof mat | |
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 | Plant fiber | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1637, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 98.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0429 | |
Category | Textiles | |
Object Name | Roof mat (unfinished?) | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Plant fiber | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 13.5, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 105.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0391 | |
Category | Textiles | |
Object Name | Sleeping mat | |
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 | Palm fiber | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 97.0, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 172.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0402 | |
Category | Textiles | |
Object Name | Sleeping mat | |
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 | 1969 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Wood (harors); Camel hide | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 105.0, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 110.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0405 | |
Category | Textiles | |
Object Name | Sleeping mat | |
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; Camel hide | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 113.5, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 151.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0455 | |
Category | Textiles | |
Object Name | Textile | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Cotton | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 132.0, Length = 302.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0456 | |
Category | Textiles | |
Object Name | Textile | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Cotton | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 132.0, Length = 290.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0457 | |
Category | Textiles | |
Object Name | Textile | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Cotton | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 133.0, Length = 150.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0193 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Adze | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | Male owner (name not recorded) | |
Date of Manufacture | 1975 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Madera wood; Metal: Iron | |
Description | Adze consisting of a wooden handle carved from a tree branch including the V-juncture of two branches, one of which is cut longer than the other to serve as the handle, while the other shorter one is tapered slightly at its distal end to hold the blade; Hand forged iron blade is fashioned from a flat piece of iron whose sides are folded over, pounded flat at one end to form the cutting edge and wrapped around a cylinder form at the opposite end to form a round slot (after cylinder form is removed), into which the distal end of the short arm of the handle is fitted; According to field notes, the Gabra acquire adze blades of this type from Konso blacksmiths. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 18.4, Thickness = 5.1, Length = 40.7 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0194 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Adze | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | Owner (name not recorded) | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1970s | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Madera wood; Metal: Iron | |
Description | Adze consisting of a wooden handle carved from a tree branch including the V-juncture of two branches, one of which is cut longer than the other to serve as the handle, while the other shorter one is tapered slightly at its distal end to hold the blade; Hand forged iron blade is fashioned from a flat piece of iron whose sides are folded over, pounded flat at one end to form the cutting edge and wrapped around a cylinder form at the opposite end to form a round slot (after cylinder form is removed), into which the distal end of the short arm of the handle is fitted; According to field notes, the Gabra acquire adze blades of this type from Konso blacksmiths. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 18.9, Thickness = 4.6, Length = 41.7 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0196 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Adze | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | prior to 1928, probably | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Wood; Metal: Iron; Giraffe hide | |
Description | Adze consisting of a cylindrical wooden handle that is fitted through a round hole in a very thick rectangular piece of hide and nailed in place; Flat, rectangular hand forged iron blade is fitted into bottom edge of hide block, at right angle to handle; Wood is held tight with several wood shims; According to field notes, this adze is very old, probably made before 1928, and the Gabra acquire adze blades from Konso blacksmiths. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 14.4, Depth = 5.4, Length = 35.8 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0215 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Adze | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | 1973 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Madera wood; Metal: Iron | |
Description | Adze consisting of carved wooden cylindrical handle that is slightly tapered toward proximal end; Hand forged iron blade has elongated handle that is fitted into socket at distal end of handle; Distal end of blade is hammered very thin, forming cutting edges along both sides and along front, and the front is then partially rolled back on itself, forming a curved blade; According to field notes, the Gabra acquired adze blades of this type from Konso blacksmiths, and used this type of adze to make sororas and other wooden objects. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 2.8, Length = 64.5 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0216 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Adze | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | 1947 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Dadacha wood; Metal: Iron | |
Description | Adze consisting of carved wooden cylindrical handle that is slightly tapered toward proximal end; Hand forged iron blade has elongated handle that is fitted into socket at distal end of handle; Distal end of blade is hammered very thin, forming cutting edges along both sides and along front, and the front is then partially rolled back on itself, forming a curved blade; Wooden handle is probably a more recent replacement; According to field notes, the Gabra acquired adze blades of this type from Konso blacksmiths, and used this type of adze to make sororas and other wooden objects. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 3.9, Length = 39.7 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0178 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Awl | |
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 | Metal: Iron; Hamesa (Commiphora africana) wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 1.8, Length = 12.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0180 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Awl | |
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 | Metal: Iron; Hamesa (Commiphora africana) wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 2.8, Length = 17.5 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0183 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Awl | |
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 | Metal: Iron; Hamesa (Commiphora africana) wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 4.7, Length = 26.4 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0205 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Axe | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | Male owner (name not recorded) | |
Date of Manufacture | 1962 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Acacia wood; Metal: Iron | |
Description | Axe consisting of wooden handle carved from single piece of wood; Shaft is cylindrical, expanding to a club-like distal end; A rectangular hole is cut into the lower edge of the shaft, near the distal end and the hole gets increasing smaller as it reaches the opposite side of the handle; Hand-forged flat, double-edged, iron blade with narrow elongated proximal end is fitted securely into the rectangular cutout, with no evidence of any adhesives or cross-pegs to hold it in place; According to field notes, the Gabra acquired this and similar axe heads from Konso blacksmiths. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 23.4, Depth = 4.5, Length = 52.6 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0207 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Axe | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | Female owner’s nephew (name not recorded) | |
Date of Manufacture | 1975 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: Iron; Wood | |
Description | Axe consisting of wooden handle carved from single piece of wood; Shaft is cylindrical, expanding to a club-like distal end; A rectangular hole is cut into the lower edge of the shaft, near the distal end and the hole gets increasing smaller as it reaches the opposite side of the handle; Hand-forged flat, double-edged, iron blade with narrow elongated proximal end is fitted securely into the rectangular cutout, with no evidence of any adhesives or cross-pegs to hold it in place; According to field notes, the Gabra acquired this and similar axe heads from Konso blacksmiths. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 22.0, Thickness = 4.1, Length = 52.1 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0184 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Branding iron | |
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 | Metal: Iron; Hamesa (Commiphora africana) wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 3.3, Length = 42.4 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0186 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Branding iron | |
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 (amesa); Leather | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 4.1, Length = 52.2 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0160 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Broom | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | Female owner (name not recorded) | |
Date of Manufacture | 1972 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Meti or deru palm leaves | |
Description | Broom made from bundle of palm leaves whose proximal or base ends have been folded under and concealed in center of bundle; Narrow strip of palm leaf is wrapped around bundle twice near mid-point to secure all the leaves; Additional palm leaves are woven in three parallel single-strand-braids near base of bundle, with each row wrapped around outermost leaves in bundle. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 5.6, Length = 68.1 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0162 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Broom | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | Female owner (name not recorded) | |
Date of Manufacture | 1972 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Meti or Deru palm leaves | |
Description | Broom made from bundle of palm leaves whose proximal or base ends have been folded under and concealed in center of bundle; Narrow strip of palm leaf is wrapped around bundle twice near mid-point to secure all the leaves; Additional palm leaves are woven in three parallel single-strand-braids near base of bundle, with each row wrapped around outermost leaves in bundle. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 6.5, Length = 8.5 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0302 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Bucket | |
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 | Giraffe hide | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 23.0, Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 14.8 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0303 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Bucket | |
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 | 1974 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Giraffe hide | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 24.5, Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 19.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0345 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Camel bell | |
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; Rope | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 16.8, Thickness = 9.3, Length = 19.2 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0346 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Camel bell | |
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; Rope; Hide | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 16.4, Thickness = 9.3, Length = 19.3 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0349 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Camel bell | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Shura | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Wood (sukela); Plant fiber | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 22.6, Thickness = 11.5, Length = 26.8 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0400 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Cane | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | Male owner (name not recorded) | |
Date of Manufacture | 1975 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 8.1, Max Diam = 2.4, Length = 83.4 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0187 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Castration hammer | |
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 | 1974 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 15.2, Thickness = 5.5, Length = 29.5 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0189 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Castration hammer | |
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 | 1974 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 10.7, Thickness = 5.2, Length = 23.2 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0354 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Cinch for camel | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1976 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Camel hide | |
Description | Cinch strap used to secure saddle to camel, comprising 4 braided ropes that are laid out lengthwise and parallel to each other and then twined together and covered with an outer wrapping of wider hide laces; One end of cinch terminates in the four separate ropes while opposite end terminates in a large loop. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 9.3, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 280.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0355 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Cinch for camel | |
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 | 1957 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Camel hide | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 9.0, Thickness = 2.4, Length = 333.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0163 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Drinking straw | |
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 | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 1.4, Length = 33.3 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0165 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Drinking straw | |
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 | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 1.3, Length = 44.9 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0252A-D | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Fire starter kit | |
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; Hide | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = A=0.5; D=0.8, Max Diam = A=6.6; D=7.6, Length = A=79.6; D=4.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0253A-E | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Fire starter kit | |
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; Hide | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Thickness = A=1.0; E=1.2, Max Diam = A=9.1; E=7.8, Length = A=6.8; E=63.1 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0319 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Funnel | |
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 | Gourd | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 15.0, Max Diam = 8.7 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0351 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Goat bell | |
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 | Metal | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 13.1, Thickness = 4.2, Length = 23.3 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0482 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Goat bell | |
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 | Metal; Plant fiber | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 10.9, Thickness = 0.2, Max Diam = 4.6 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0218 | |
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 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0417 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | House frame poles (bundle of 6) | |
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 | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 8.7 (bundle), Length = 249.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0416 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | House frame poles (bundle of 8) | |
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 | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 10.9 (bundle), Length = 202.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0230 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Mortar | |
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 | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 21.4, Thickness = 1.9, Max Diam = 13.5 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0231 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Mortar | |
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 | Cylindrical wooden mortar with a constricted base and no designs. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 27.1, Thickness = 3.5, Rim Diam = 17.9, Max Diam = 18.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0260 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Mortar | |
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 | Stone: basalt | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 10.9, Thickness = 4.6, Max Diam = 16.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0390 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Mule bit | |
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 | Metal: Iron; Hide | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 16.6, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 64.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0335 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Muzzle for camel | |
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 | 1977 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Plant fiber | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 13.0, Length = 53.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0336 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Muzzle for camel | |
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 | Plant fiber (Sansevieria) | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 16.0, Length = 53.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0101 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Needle holder | |
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 | Bone: goat leg | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.3, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 12.9 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0261 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Pestle | |
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 | Quartzite | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 6.0, Depth = 4.5, Length = 9.7 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0232 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Pestle | |
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 | Cylindrical pestle with one tapered end. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 27.1, Max Diam = 4.8, Length = 41.2 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0393 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Pitchfork | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | 1973 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Wood (harores) | |
Description | Pitchfork made from a single tree branch that has been cut at both ends and completely peeled; Proximal end includes a V-shaped juncture of two branches, with one cut off very short to form a hook while the other forms the main shaft of the fork; Distal end includes a Y-shaped juncture of two branches, both of which have been cut off very short; According to field notes, this fork was first used to replace the wood and dirt in a grave when a man was buried, but by 1977 it was being used only to repair or build fences. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 15.5, Thickness = 2.7, Length = 94.7 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0353B-D | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Reins | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Shura | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: Iron; Leather | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = B=3.0; C=11.0; D=2.1, Thickness = B=1.5; C=1.3; D=1.8, Length = B=72.0; C=31.0; D=ca. 43.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0381 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Rope | |
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 | Camel hide | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.0, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 537.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0383 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Rope | |
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 | 1975 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Camel hide | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.6, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 1140.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0359 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Rope | |
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 | 1974 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Plant fiber (Sansevieria) | |
Description | Heavy 6-strand braided rope, with each strand consisting of 3 Z-spun, s-plied strands; Each end of the rope gradually tapers as the number of strands decreases. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 2.2, Length = 1623.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0360 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Rope | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Plant fiber (Sansevieria) | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.7, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 2060.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0365 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Rope | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Meikona, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Meikona, Gabraland | |
Maker's Name | Female owner (name not recorded) | |
Date of Manufacture | 1976 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Plant fiber (Sansevieria) | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.9, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 193.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0353A,E-G | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Saddle with stirrups | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Shura | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Wood; Cow hide; Metal | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = A=21.0, Width = A=25.0; E=33.0; F=7.0; G=12.0, Thickness = F=1.3, Length = A=53.0; E=58.0; F=145.0; G=33.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0221 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Suction cup | |
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 | Cow horn | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 11.0, Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 5.4 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0410 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Tent poles (bundle of 17) | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Wood; Rope | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 10.0 (bundle), Length = 381.1 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0256A,B | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Tobacco 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; Cow hide | |
Description | Cylindrical wooden tube with rawhide caps at each end. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 6.2, Length = 16.7 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0470 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Tobacco pouch & salt container | |
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 | Leather; Horn; Metal: aluminum | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 6.6, Thickness = 4.3, Length = 22.0 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0475 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Tobacco pouch & salt container | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | North Horr | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Cloth; Leather; Aluminum; Other metal | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 3.6, Length = 26.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0476 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Tobacco pouch & salt container | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | North Horr | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Horn; Leather; Aluminum; Other metal | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 3.7, Max Diam = 3.8, Length = 27.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0166 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Tongs | |
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 | Metal: Iron | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 3.8, Thickness = 3.8, Length = 42.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0270 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Trough | |
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 | 1976 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Wood (tile) | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 10.0, Width = 11.0, Thickness = 8.0, Length = 76.1 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0116 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Tweezers | |
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 | Metal: Brass | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.2, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 6.3 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0117 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Tweezers | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Metal: Iron | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 0.9, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 7.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0197 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Whip | |
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 | Rhinoceros hide | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 6.1, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 102.9 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0198 | |
Category | Tools & Implements | |
Object Name | Whip | |
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 | Rhinoceros hide | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 6.5, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 113.7 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0271A,B | |
Category | 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 | Gourd; Camel hide; Asparagus root | |
Description | Gourd container covered in camel hide with a woven stopper of asparagus root, skin handle is part of large hide not added separately. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 12.4, Rim Diam = 3.7, Max Diam = 10.4 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0273A,B | |
Category | 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 | 1976 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Gourd; Asparagus root; Leather | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 11.0, Thickness = 1.8, Max Diam = 10.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0282A,B | |
Category | 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; Cow hide | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 21.6, Thickness = 1.1, Max Diam = 15.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0284A,B | |
Category | Vessels | |
Object Name | Container with lid | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Shura | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Wood; Camel hide | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 21.7, Thickness = 1.7, Max Diam = 17.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0278A,B | |
Category | 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; Camel hide | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 14.0, Thickness = 0.9, Max Diam = 12.7 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0290A,B | |
Category | 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; Leather; Plant fiber | |
Description | Hollowed out piece of wood with asparagus root woven to create a base and again to create a neck, sides of container have two carved handles that have holes penetrating them horizontally with leather straps tied through them to secure the wooden stopper and also to attach the leather carrying strap; Stopper has design burnt into it. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 21.5, Rim Diam = 6.9, Max Diam = 15.2 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0291A,B | |
Category | Vessels | |
Object Name | Container with lid | |
Culture | Gabra | |
Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
Country | Kenya | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Gabraland | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Shura | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Wood; Camel hide; Plant fiber | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 26.1, Max Diam = 20.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0298A,B | |
Category | 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; Cow hide | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 23.2, Max Diam = 17.2 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0317A,B | |
Category | 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 | Cow horn; Camel hide; Plant fiber | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Height = ca. 18.0, Max Diam = 8.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0211 | |
Category | Weaponry | |
Object Name | Arrow | |
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 (haroresa); Metal; Rope; Pitch | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 1.2, Length = 47.8 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0209 | |
Category | Weaponry | |
Object Name | Arrow | |
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 | Metal; Pitch; Wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 50.3 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0210 | |
Category | Weaponry | |
Object Name | Bow | |
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 | 1970 | |
Collection Name | Torry Collection (Gabra) | |
Materials | Wood (aarasa); Rope | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 10.0, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 58.0 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0208 | |
Category | Weaponry | |
Object Name | Bow | |
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 | Rope; Wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 4.9, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 74.9 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0203 | |
Category | Weaponry | |
Object Name | Club | |
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 | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 6.3, Length = 67.6 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0204 | |
Category | Weaponry | |
Object Name | Club | |
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 | Rhinoceros hide; Wood | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 6.2, Length = 46.2 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0227A,B | |
Category | Weaponry | |
Object Name | Knife with sheath | |
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 | Metal: Steel; Cow hide; Brass; Bone | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = A=4.5; B=3.7, Thickness = A=1.5; B=1.2, Length = A=23.9; B=27.6 |
Catalog Number | CAS 0493-0228A,B | |
Category | Weaponry | |
Object Name | Knife with sheath | |
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 | Steel; Cow hide; Metal: brass; aluminum; Cow horn | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = A=6.0; B=4.4, Thickness = A=1.3; B=1.3, Length = A=21.2; B=31.5 |
Catalog Number |
CAS 0493-0229A-C | |
Category | Weaponry | |
Object Name | Knife with sheath and belt | |
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 | Metal: Steel; Cow hide; Camel hide | |
Description | ||
Dimensions (cm) | Width = A=6.1; B=3.5; C=3.7, Thickness = A=3.1; B=2.2; C=1.6, Length = A=23.4; B=33.0; C=97.5 |
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