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1937.35.60.8

Iron kohl applicator. [El.B DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 10/09/2010]

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1937.35.60.8

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Collection type
Object
Description
Iron kohl applicator. [El.B DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 10/09/2010]
Long description
Iron kohl applicator. This is a blunt rod of iron with a double spiral at the top and a short chain in each spiral. The rod is round-sectioned but there are three sections with square section which are incised with cross-hatched lines. [El.B DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 10/09/2010]
Geographical reference
Sudan, Republic of
Africa > Northern Africa > Sudan, Republic of
Chad
Africa > Central Africa > Chad
Darfur El Fasher Kanen Lake Chad
Person
Field collector Anthony John Arkell
PRM source Anthony John Arkell
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1937
Date collected
By 1937
Acquisition information
Donated: 1937
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Incised
Dimensions
Length: max 270 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1937.35.60.8

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

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