Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0513-0044A,B | |
| Category | Basketry; Vessels | |
| Object Name | Milk container with lid | |
| Culture | Rendille | |
| Global Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | |
| Country | Kenya | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Marsabit, Rendilleland | |
| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | 1975 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Asparagus roots; Wood; Leather | |
| Description | Jar-shaped milk container with flat base, rounded sides, and short neck; Main body of container is wood, while base and rim are woven of asparagus roots; Basket wrapped in leather sheet which is sewn up side and fitted with leather carrying strap; Fitted lid is carved from single piece of wood with short knob handle on top. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 21.8, Rim Diam = 9.8, Max Diam = 17.4 | |