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Large snuff horn on iron chain
Large snuff horn on iron chain
Object Number 34-91-50/660
Display Title Large snuff horn on iron chain
Descriptions
Inventory Description Horn container, leather caps at both ends, metal chain, perforated.
Classification
  • Container
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Hamite
  • Tereki
  • Maragoli
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Kenya / Western Province / Kakamega / Kaimosi
Materials Horn, Leather, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 31 x 6.3 x 6.5 cm (12 3/16 x 2 1/2 x 2 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 34-91-50/660

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