Old East African beaded drinking vessel This is a big piece

This is a big piece measuring approximately 14cm x 15cm x 11cm and weighing in at a whopping 2

They are typically found in the preserved sediments and often in groups

This example was part of a collection that came from a medical college

The Auzoux label is also present on the tibia and there is also a faint Auzoux stamp

particularly in the top jaw

Old East African beaded drinking vessel This is a big pieceThis is an interesting item. It is an old beaded drinking vessel made from leather and wood. It looks to be East African, possible Maasai in origin and is certainly very old. The lower half of the vessel is wood with a wide band of leather very finely stitched onto the top. Looking from the inside, it appears that the stitching is so fine that it is waterproof. The whole thing has been painted with what looks to be red ochre with two black rectangles