Powder? Flask ID needed

kahnjar1 · 20th June 2010, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Atlantia

Hi Stu,
Just one suspension ring on that side. Other side is the same as the visible one, just without the loop.
Residue.. well its grey/black.
Cheers
Gene

Still could be a powderflask though, even with only one ring. Just one of those mystery objects we find from time to time!
ANOTHER project??

Tim Simmons · 20th June 2010, 05:25 PM

I suspect this is a snuff flask from Nigeria/Cameroon borders. I have this tobacco flask. As can be seen there are decorative elements with strong similarity. This sort of work can be observed on jewellery and weapons. I am not an expect but somehow I do not think it is from the African west coast with many centres famed for their lost wax casting. The size is pretty much the same.

20th June 2010, 05:25 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,855	I suspect this is a snuff flask from Nigeria/Cameroon borders. I have this tobacco flask. As can be seen there are decorative elements with strong similarity. This sort of work can be observed on jewellery and weapons. I am not an expect but somehow I do not think it is from the African west coast with many centres famed for their lost wax casting. The size is pretty much the same. Attached Images