Elephant Pad Box

A lidded, basin shaped, box, made out of an elephant pad. It has a tight fitting lid, with a loop handle. The original notes compiled by Alldridge say it comes from Sehgu Country, Sierra Leone , though this may relate to Segu town in Mali.

Further Information

  • Type: Containers, vessels
  • Object: Elephant Pad Box
  • Materials: Leather, animal skin
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 146mm [C] x 129mm [H]
  • Production Date: Pre 1889
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Thomas Joshua Alldridge (Collector)
  • Museum: Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
  • Accession Number: BMAG:R3483/61

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