Container for Poison
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Container for Poison
The poisonous substance to be stored in this container was meant to be smeared on the tip of a hunter's arrows and spears so as to make the weapons more effective. The object was equipped with three small spatulas to safely handle the poison. Text: Sandra Ferracuti.
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Linden-Museum Stuttgart Staatliches Museum für Völkerkunde
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Cultural attribution
San
Object type
Köcher
Dimensions
Länge: 21.5 cm, Durchmesser: 4.7 cm
Material/Technique
Horn, Leather, Wood
cut, carved, sheathed
cut, carved, sheathed
Current location
Linden-Museum Stuttgart
Inventory number
109578
Provenance and sources
Provenance
Henning lived in "South-West Africa" for several decades. It is obvious that he acquired the objects himself in situ. Information on the nature of the acquisition is not yet available.
Text: Christoph Rippe.
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