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1949.8.99.1

Hide antimony flask with globular body and long cylindrical neck. Body is decorated with strips of hide. For lid see [1949.8.99 .2], for bone application stick see [1949.8.99 .3]. [JC [OPS move] 19/07/2016]

1949.8.99.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Hide antimony flask with globular body and long cylindrical neck. Body is decorated with strips of hide. For lid see [1949.8.99 .2], for bone application stick see [1949.8.99 .3]. [JC [OPS move] 19/07/2016]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Kano
Person
Field collector Edward James Lugard
PRM source Edward James Lugard
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1949
Date collected
By 1949
Acquisition information
Donated: 08/1949
Materials and processes
Material Animal Hide Skin, Material Animal Membrane, Process Moulded
Dimensions
Diameter: max 22 mm, Height: max 60 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1949.8.99.1

Search terms: Vessel, Toilet, Technique, Body Art, Cosmetic Vessel, Toilet Article, Cosmetic, Body Art Accessory

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