Snuff Holder

62-7-21

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

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 62-7-21
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 | Skin
Description

Wooden. Small shallow bowl (rectangular) with falcon-like head projecting from one end (an ornamental handle). A rectangular pit has been cut into the middle of each rim. Rounded base. This type of bowl said to be used for holding snuff.

Length 10.3 cm
Width 4.5 cm
Thickness 1.8 cm
Credit Line Gift of Luis L. Mohr, 1962

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