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1966.16.55.1.2

Lid for cosmetic bottle. Long in shape and covered with black, white and brown strips of fur. Contains antimony within the vessel. The vessel associated with this object is is 1966.16.55 .1 .1 [ASh [OPS move] 9/1/2017]

1966.16.55.1.2

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Collection type: Object
Description: Lid for cosmetic bottle. Long in shape and covered with black, white and brown strips of fur. Contains antimony within the vessel. The vessel associated with this object is is 1966.16.55 .1 .1 [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: Diameter: max 31 mm total, Length: max 72 mm total
Object numbers: Accession number: 1966.16.55.1.2

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