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1966.16.55.1.1

Cosmetic bottle, long-necked and made of animal hide. Covered with black, white and brown strips of fur. Contains antimony. The cap for this is 1966.16.55 .1 .2 [ASh [OPS move] 9/1/2017]

1966.16.55.1.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Cosmetic bottle, long-necked and made of animal hide. Covered with black, white and brown strips of fur. Contains antimony. The cap for this is 1966.16.55 .1 .2 [ASh [OPS move] 9/1/2017]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Cultural groups
Hausa
Person
Field collector E.R. Jerrim
Field collector Edward Reginald Jerrim
PRM source Mrs F.J. Bull
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1909
Date collected
1909 - 1920
Acquisition information
Donated: 1966
Materials and processes
Material Mineral, Material Animal Skin, Material Animal Fur Skin, Material Pigment, Process Bound, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 72 mm total, Diameter: max 31 mm total
Object numbers
Accession number: 1966.16.55.1.1

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

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