Bag of omuzhuma

Made:
1918-1920 in Uganda

Bag of omuzhuma, from J. Roscoe, Mackie Ethnological Expedition, Uganda, 1918-1920

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A603759
Materials:
bag, linen
Measurements:
bag: length 440 mm
type:
bag

Parts

light brown/off white linen sack, some parts dirty, stained or discoloured, labelled Omuzhuma. Small pieces of organic material are attached to the material. The bag has an notable hole towards the bottom.

empty linen bag used to store omuzhuma

light brown/off white linen sack, some parts dirty, stained or discoloured, labelled Omuzhuma. Small pieces of organic material are attached to the material. The bag has an notable hole towards the bottom.

Measurements:
overall: 440 mm
Materials:
linen (textile)
Object Number:
A603759/1
type:
sack
Clear 21 litre box containing 'omuzhuma', a mixture of dried drark and light brown leaves, flowers and stems

leaves, flowers and stems (omuzhuma)

Clear 21 litre box containing 'omuzhuma', a mixture of dried drark and light brown leaves, flowers and stems

Measurements:
container: 23.01 mm x 45.59 mm x 35.61 mm,
Materials:
plant
Object Number:
A603759/2
type:
plants
Clear 9 litre box containing 'omuzhuma', a mixture of dried drark and light brown leaves, flowers and stems

leaves, flowers and stems (omuzhuma)

Clear 9 litre box containing 'omuzhuma', a mixture of dried drark and light brown leaves, flowers and stems

Measurements:
container: 15.5 mm x 39.5 mm x 25.5 mm,
Materials:
plant
Object Number:
A603759/3
type:
plants

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