Snuff Holder

62-7-20

From: Chile | Antofagasta Province | Chiu-Chiu Village Area | Chuquicamata Copper Mines Area | River Loa

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 62-7-20
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Chile | Antofagasta Province | Chiu-Chiu Village Area | Chuquicamata Copper Mines Area | River Loa
Culture Area Andean
Locus archaeological site on the River, outside the Village, east of the Mines
Section American
Materials Wood
Description

Wooden. Small shallow rectangular bowl with rim also circumscribing handle. Handle is pentagonal-shaped. Section of rim or handle has been broken off. This type of bowl said to be used for snuff.

Length 15.5 cm
Width 6 cm
Thickness 1.7 cm
Credit Line Gift of Luis L. Mohr, 1962

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