ndevule
The following was noted in the museum's main catalogue when this object was received: "similar, also serving as a snuffbox." The quotation refers to the entry for III E 7562 = "'ndevule' ear plug made of bottle gourd. One side decorated with blue and white beads, on the opposite side 4 round holes, edged with copper and brass sheet. 4.8 cm diam. 2.4 cm thick. Worn by Wasafua women (probably Wanyika work). Vora am Songwe".
Cataloguing data
Höhe x Breite x Tiefe: 5 x 5 x 3,5 cm