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1949.8.98.3

Bone application skin for applying powder. For the antimony flask see 1949.8.98 .1, and for the cylindrical lid see 1949.8.98 .2 [CW [OPS move] 18/07/2016]

1949.8.98.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bone application skin for applying powder. For the antimony flask see 1949.8.98 .1, and for the cylindrical lid see 1949.8.98 .2 [CW [OPS move] 18/07/2016]
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 Bone, Material Animal Membrane, Process Moulded, Process Carved
Dimensions
Width: max 4 mm, Length: max 50 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1949.8.98.3

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

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