Container for "buchu" · Namibia, Nama · ID: 3042070
sold
EUR 1,000
Provenance
German Private CollectionSize
H: 8 cm
L: 35 cm (Kette)
H: 3.1 inch
L: 13.8 inch (Kette)
Description
turtle shell, back opening closed with Sarcocaulon resin, coated with beaded netting from ostrich egg shells, attached to beaded necklace;
the “buchu” box was permanent part of women clothing. It served for keeping “buchu”, an aromatic powder made from the “buchu” leaves which was used for regularly rubbing the body and the face.
Notices
This object is subject to CITES. Please note that it can only be sent within the European Union. At the present time export in third countries is prohibited, respectively, export licenses in third countries for objects containing or made of protected materials are only granted under stringent conditions.