Cosmetic holder lid

Description

Lid for cosmetic holder of scraped animal hide (tandu), used for galena which is worn around the eyes: Africa, West Africa, Northern Nigeria, Nassarawa Province, Hausa people, early 20th century

Museum reference

A.1922.15 A

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Cosmetic holder lid

Production information

Unknown
Nassarawa Province, Northern Nigeria, Nigeria, Western Africa

Date

Early 20th century

Materials

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Physical description

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Exhibitions

• Patterns of Life (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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