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Ident. Nr.: I C 9184 a

ObjID: obj:493342

Ethnologisches Museum
Kalkdose

Details (expert)

Involved
Adolf Bastian (26.6.1826 - 3.2.1905),
Sammler*in
Palm Siemsen (1897),
Vorbesitzer*in
Geographical references
Kleine Sundainseln,
Inselgruppe
Südwest-Timor,
Insel/Region
Material / Technique
ivory, glass beads, coins, cotton string
Dimensions
Höhe x Breite: 13 x 4 cm (not including top string section)
Permalink
https://id.smb.museum/object/493342

Object Description

Ivory container with wooden lid and bottom. The ivory is incised with geometric and animal designs and pigmented black. Tassles of small coloured beads from bottom with Dutch coins from the 1700 & 1800s. Tobacco inside. A anb are attached by a cotton string which also has tassles of glass beads and old coins on it.

Last updated: 16.03.2026

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