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Snuff Box

1971.12.0027

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Snuff Box   (1971.12.0027)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Personal Gear
    3. :
  3. Smoking & Drug Equipment
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Colonial, 20th century
Culture Maasai

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 None
Materials Plant--Cane, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales
Manufacturing Processes Cutting
Munsell Color Information Strong Brown (7.5 YR 4/8) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description

See old label for information.
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

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

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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