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1968.20.161.3

Tobacco container cap. The cap is cylindrical with a flat top, there are remains of brown coloured fur on the cap. For the container see 1968.20.161 .1 and for the other cap 1968.20.161 .2 [AB [OPS Move] 4/10/2016]

1968.20.161.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Tobacco container cap. The cap is cylindrical with a flat top, there are remains of brown coloured fur on the cap. For the container see 1968.20.161 .1 and for the other cap 1968.20.161 .2 [AB [OPS Move] 4/10/2016]
Geographical reference
Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya
Maralal
Cultural groups
Samburu
Person
Field collector Jean Brown Sassoon
PRM source Jean Brown Sassoon
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1968
Date collected
1968
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1968
Materials and processes
Material Animal Leather Skin, Material Animal Fur Skin, Process Moulded
Dimensions
Diameter: max 55 mm, Height: max 26 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1968.20.161.3 Other numbers: SM4

Search terms: Vessel, Toilet, Narcotic, Body Art, Toilet Article, Body Art Accessory, Tobacco Accessory, Cosmetic Vessel

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