Vessel

Description

Gourd vessel etched around the body with bands of geometric pattern, with leather carrying strap decorated with cowrie shells and glass beads, for carrying milk : Africa, Eastern Africa, Kenya, Lake Baringo, Njemps Flats, Njemps, mid 20th century

Museum reference

A.1966.552

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Vessel

Production information

Unknown
Njemps Flats, Lake Baringo, Kenya, Eastern Africa

Style / Culture

Njemps

Materials

Gourd, Leather, Cowrie shell, Glass

Physical description

Gourd with leather strap decorated with beads

Exhibitions

• Patterns of Life (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

national museum of scotland »
level 1 »
world cultures, patterns of life