snuff bottle and tweezers (kiangi) (bottle)
Descriptions
In East Africa, men and women carry snuff containers which are often accompanied by personal items for grooming. The Portuguese were the first to import tobacco into Africa from Brazilian plantations in the 17th century.
This object is on display at RAMM in the World Cultures gallery.
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