Pottery makers and pottery users: in Ras al‐Khaimah emirate and Musandam wilayat of Oman,and around Ra’s al‐Junayz in the south‐east of Ja’alan wilayat,Oman |
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| Authors: | William Lancaster Fidelity Lancaster |
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| Institution: | Research Associates, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland, UKe‐mail: wolancaster@yahoo.co.uk |
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| Abstract: | The authors present the results of ethnographic research undertaken between 1987 and 2004 in the sultanate of Oman and the emirate of Ras al‐Khaimah on pottery manufacture and usage. Drawing on a number of different informants in both areas, they illustrate the many different types of vessels in use, discussing aspects of production, utility and exchange. |
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| Keywords: | pottery ethnography Oman Ras al‐Khaimah ceramic production |
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