Object Details
Culture
Turkana
Medium
Camel hide, wood, leather
Dimensions
Height: 16 inches (40.6 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Samuel J. Fox
Object
Number
86.068.018
A transport vessel with a characteristic rounded bottom, this vessel of gathered camel skin is in fi(…)
A transport vessel with a characteristic rounded bottom, this vessel of gathered camel skin is in fine condition retaining its forked stopper/cup and leather carrying thong. The symmetrical form is particularly desirable in these works. The entire work has a rich brown patina from use.
