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Old and rare original herbal medicine container from Kenya. Carved wood with worn red and black pigments. Animal skin straps … Read more Old and rare original herbal medicine container from Kenya. Carved wood with worn red and black pigments. Animal skin straps and worn leather handle and removed top lid. Leather lid is adorned with metal stitches and circular beadwork designs. Beautiful signs of age and use with indigenous stitching and repair works areas. Providence: Phillip & Marjorie Oderberg Collection acquired 1983 ; Patti African Art Museum, 1975. See less
- Dimensions
- 8ʺW × 8ʺD × 15ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Kenya
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Leather
- Metal
- Natural Fiber
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Great condition with signs of age and use which adds to the authenticity/character. Great condition with signs of age and use which adds to the authenticity/character. less
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