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Object Number
988-7-50/12118
Display Title
Lidded case.
Descriptions
Object Description
2 piece gut + hide lidded case containing kohl dust and metal applicator. Exterior of both sections covered with hide (goat?) with hair still intact. Striped sections of dark brown and white fur.
Inventory Description
Small hide container with lid, black and white striped fur exterior.
Classification
- Container
Department
Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Togo
/
Lome
Materials
Hide, Kohl
Dimensions
Overall: 7.3 x 2.4 x 2.5 cm (2 7/8 x 15/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity
1
Provenance
Collector
Sheila Stanton
(March 1987 - 2/19/1988)
Donor
Viva Fisher
(Mar 1987 - 2/19/1988)
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