Record

CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object NameFinger Ring
Jewellery
Personal Ornament
Object NumberABDUA:52700
CreatorUOA\s04hc6
Brief DescriptionRing in tin (?), with punctate decoration. Elongated with tapered ends, covers almost entire lengh of finger when worn. Double border of small diamond shapes around edge of ring, and four-pointed floral motif at the centre.
DimensionsL: 104 x W (widest point): 19mm
MaterialsMetal, tin (?)
ConditionGood
CompletenessComplete
MakerKikuyu People? / Masai People?
Object Production PlaceAfrica, East Africa, Kenya
Place KeyAfrica, East Africa, Kenya
Field CollectorMcMurtrie, Miss E?
Object History NoteNote accompanying donation 'Suitcase containing items given to and collected by Miss Elizabeth McMurtrie MBE (1876 - 1952), awarded the MBE for her work as a nurse (midwife) and missionary with the Kikuya tribe in Kenya in 1920s. The University already holds botanical items donated by Mr McMurtrie (her father)'.
Aquisition SourceMcMurtrie, Mr. J.
Aquisition Date11/12/2018
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