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Made from cowhorn closed at both ends with cowhide. Made and used by old men to hold their snuff. The cowhide is put on and tied when wet. When dry and fitting tightly the ties are removed.

Details

  • Title: Snuff Horn
  • Date Created: 1914
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Snuff Horn
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Horn, Leather
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Local Name: Githenje
  • Community: Embu
  • Collection Date: 1969-11-30
  • Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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