The ‘functional’ art of the Omo valley herdsmen
Object type:
ornament > jewel / body ornament > juwel > anklet
Materials:
hair / fur
Legend:
Protective strips of ritually slaughtered goat or sheep skin worn around the arms, legs, shoulders or neck on a wide range of ritual occasions.
Place of collecting:
Ethiopia > Omo Valley
Culture:
Daasanetch
Field collector:
Francis Van Noten
Acquisition related person:
vzw/asbl Friends of the Museum as seller
Date of acquisition:
1972-01-07
Dimensions:
17 cm x 12 cm
Inventory number:
EO.1971.75.20