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1949.8.99.3

Bone application stick, tapered with a carved tip. Found inside flask 1949.8.99 .1. For flask lid see 1949.8.99 .2. [JC [OPS move] 19/07/2016]

1949.8.99.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Bone application stick, tapered with a carved tip. Found inside flask 1949.8.99 .1. For flask lid see 1949.8.99 .2. [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 Bone, Process Carved
Dimensions
Diameter: max 4 mm, Height: max 58 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1949.8.99.3

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

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