Snuff Box

1971.12.0027

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Snuff Box   (1971.12.0027)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Personal Gear
  4. :
  5. Smoking & Drug Equipment
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Colonial
Date 20th century
Culture Maasai
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 18.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 5.2 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 85 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Plant--Cane, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales
Manufacturing Processes Cutting

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description Under Review
Bibliography

Africa Adorned. p. 29. Get full bibliography-book is at Urbana Free Library.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction no

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