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1914.76.27

Wooden flask for gunpowder.

1914.76.27

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Collection type
Object
Description
Wooden flask for gunpowder.
Long description
Main body of the flask is circular and fairly flat apart from a slightly raised boss in the centre of the front of the flask. The boss has been worn down. The front of the flask's body is carved with geometric designs, also very worn. At the top of the main body of the flask there are two perforations on either side of the neck. The neck of the vessel is carved and there are signs of worn carving also on the back of the neck. The back of the main flask is not carved. [MdeA]
Geographical reference
Algeria
Africa > Northern Africa > Algeria
Aurès Mountains Rassira Ouled Mansour Village
Cultural groups
Chaouia Berber
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1914
Date collected
1913 - 1914
Acquisition information
Purchased: 1914
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 201 mm, Depth: max 21 mm, Width: max 116 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1914.76.27 Other numbers: 65

Search terms: Vessel, Firearm Weapon, Transport and Travel, Firearm Accessory, Carrying Device, Ammunition Holder

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