Small tongs for lighting pipes with embers.

Collection type: Object
Description: Small tongs for lighting pipes with embers.
Geographical reference: Tanzania, United Republic of
Africa > Eastern Africa > Tanzania, United Republic of
Cultural groups: Kaguru
Person: Field collector Joseph Thomas Last; PRM source Cuthbert Edgar Peek
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1895
Date collected: By 1895
Acquisition information: Donated: 1895
Materials and processes: Material Metal
Dimensions: Length: max 205 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1895.1.13

Search terms: Tool, Narcotic, Fire, Tongs, Tobacco Accessory

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