Snuff box in blond horn.
Maasai, Kenya, Africa.
Early 20th century.
Horn, skin, iron, copper, pearls, aluminum.
Height: 7.8cm
Oblong shaped horn, the cover is sewn skin decorated with copper, iron and pearls. Two pierced "ears" ensure the loops of the carrying chain and the safety of the cover.
Two spring handles, secure the carrying chain. The bottom is closed by a piece of aluminum nailed.
This type of snuff box was worn by the ancients in a necklace suspended by a chain.