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1949.11.8

Antimony flask of coloured leather with leather flaps and carrying handle.

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1949.11.8

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Collection type
Object
Description
Antimony flask of coloured leather with leather flaps and carrying handle.
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Zaria
Cultural groups
Hausa
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1930
Date collected
31 July 1930
Acquisition information
Found unentered: 1949
Materials and processes
Material Animal Leather Skin, Process Covered, Process Bound, Process Woven
Dimensions
Length: max 200 mm approx
Object numbers
Accession number: 1949.11.8

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

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