Snuff Bottle

2014.03.0427

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Artifact Identification Snuff Bottle   (2014.03.0427)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Personal Gear
  4. :
  5. Smoking & Drug Equipment
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date N/A
Culture Samburu

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 9.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 2.8 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 29 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Animal--Horn, Glass, Metal--Aluminum, Metal--Steel, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales, Plant--Wood
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Beaded
Munsell Color Information N/A

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

Nakamura, Kyoko. Adornments of the Samburu in Northern Kenya: A Comprehensive List. Kyoto University: Kyoto, 2005.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Lynn and Michael Noel Collection
Reproduction N/A
Reproduction Information N/A

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