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Snuff container

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a snuff container carved by an old craftsman from cow's horn using a knife and adze cowhide lid. It is used to carry things.

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Details

Title: Snuff container
Location: Kenya
Type: Snuff container
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Horn
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Nkuluthu
Community: Igembe
Collection Date: 1971-04-07
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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