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Small tin container for snuff
Small tin container for snuff
Object Number 37-105-50/3199
Display Title Small tin container for snuff
Descriptions
Inventory Description Tin container, discoidal withlid, rusted shut, contains unknown material
Classification
  • Container
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Batsonga
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Portuguese East Africa: Macodoene Country; Magowoli, village of
Materials Tin
Dimensions Overall: 4.1 x 4.1 x 2.2 cm (1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-105-50/3199

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