Artefact
Artefact
Associated Notes
Old label reads; "A curio from Lake Tanganyika, Central Africa. An ivory decoration. A pendant worn by a chief. It is threaded upon a lucky hair from an elephant's tail. Up to the year 1800 (?) this
ornament would readily purchase an adult slave".Harry Johnson, Kambole, Lake Tanganyika 1896-1906.
Associated Place
Signature/marks
Old label reads; "A curio from Lake Tanganyika, Central Africa. An ivory decoration. A pendant worn by a chief. It is threaded upon a lucky hair from an elephant's tail. Up to the year 1800 (?) this
ornament would readily purchase an adult slave".Harry Johnson, Kambole, Lake Tanganyika 1896-1906.
Classification
Last Update
26 Jul 2017
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