Name/Title
Drinking VesselEntry/Object ID
2005.78.14BDescription
A Sámi guksi made of wood. The upper part of the handle is white, made of reindeer antler, and decorated. A leather strap is attached to the handle.Context
A guksi (Northern Sámi) or kåsa (Swedish) is a carved drinking or serving vessel with a handle. Traditionally made of birch burl, today you can find guksi made of different materials such as plastic.Acquisition
Accession
2005.78Source or Donor
Jacobson, Selma & HannaAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Selma & Hanna JacobsonMade/Created
Place
Region
Sápmi, Northern EuropeContinent
EuropeEthnography
Cultural Region
Region
Sápmi, Northern EuropeContinent
EuropeLexicon
LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Indigenous peoples, Reindeer, Woodwork, Handicraft, Eating & drinkingSearch Terms
Sami (European people), SápmiDimensions
Height
2-7/8 inWidth
5-7/8 inDepth
3-1/2 inMaterial
Wood, Reindeer AntlerReproductions
Notes
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