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Hide container, small
Object Number 2005.4.6
Display Title Hide container, small
Descriptions
Object Description Conical small hide container with pattern of concentric circles; shape somewhat distorted, tears at edge; lid solid brown pigment color
Inventory Description Organic, hide container, conical, pattern of concentric circles, torn at edge
Classification
  • Box
Department Ethnographic
Date 20th century
Culture
  • Tuareg
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Algeria
Materials Hide, Camel skin, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 4.6 x 5.8 x 5.3 cm (1 13/16 x 2 5/16 x 2 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Credit Line Gift of Eleanor Briggs
Provenance
Collector Dr. Lloyd Cabot Briggs
Donor Eleanor Briggs (3/3/05)

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