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Snuff Horn

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This snuff container is made from antelope horn and both ends covered with leather lids. It is made and used by men for administering snuff.

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Title: Snuff Horn
Location: Kenya
Type: Snuff Horn
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Horn,Leather
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Local Name: Githeche
Community: Mbeere
Collection Date: 1969-04-08
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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