Snuff Box

1967

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

Snuff Box made out of a tin tube with a piece of cowtail fitted over as a cap (fitted when wet). Used also to contain buttons and a razorblade. Made and used by men.

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Title: Snuff Box
Date Created: 1967
Location: Kenya
Type: Snuff Box
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Aluminium, Hide
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Local Name: Akiden
Community: Pokot
Collection Date: 1969-08-03
Collected By: Jean Brown

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