Tobacco Gourd

2017-14-18

From: Kenya

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 2017-14-18
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Masai
Provenience Kenya
Section African
Materials Gourd | Leather | Cowrie Shell | Bead | Metal
Description

Gourd adorned with cowrie shells, beads, buttons and small sheet metal arrowhead. Hide strap attached to mouth of gourd via two small holes.

Height 7 cm
Width 6.3 cm
Credit Line Gift from the collection of Robert C. and Mae R. Carter, 2017

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