WOODEN POWDER FLASK for COMMENT and ID

[kahnjar1]

I have recently acquired this nice and unusual wooden powder flask with bone inlays. It was identified as Moroccan but it has since been suggested that it could be Algerian. As a matter of interest there is another one of similar shape and size but without any inlays, on a certain website. I can not show pics of this one as it is still "live", but this one is described as Turkish.
Now, it is likely that the one shown here, COULD be described as "Ottoman", due to the expanse of the Ottoman Empire, but I am interested to find out WHERE it comes from.
Stu

[kahnjar1]

Originally Posted by kahnjar1

I have recently acquired this nice and unusual wooden powder flask with bone inlays. It was identified as Moroccan but it has since been suggested that it could be Algerian. As a matter of interest there is another one of similar shape and size but without any inlays, on a certain website. I can not show pics of this one as it is still "live", but this one is described as Turkish.
Now, it is likely that the one shown here, COULD be described as "Ottoman", due to the expanse of the Ottoman Empire, but I am interested to find out WHERE it comes from.
Stu

Does anybody have any comments/ideas about this flask?

[colin henshaw]

Not my area really, but the bone inlay reminds me of the decoration to be found on the wooden stocks of some Moroccan guns...

[rickystl]

I'm the guilty one that suggested to Stu that it might be Algerain (?). LOL

Hi Stu.

Well, I do believe it is either Moroccan or Algerian. Nice pics of the flask here. It actually displays really well. It looks like it was made in three pieces. Agreed ?

Rick

[ward]

Look at morocco. The wood looks like Thuya wood from around Essaouira

[kahnjar1]

Originally Posted by rickystl

I'm the guilty one that suggested to Stu that it might be Algerain (?). LOL

Hi Stu.

Well, I do believe it is either Moroccan or Algerian. Nice pics of the flask here. It actually displays really well. It looks like it was made in three pieces. Agreed ?

Rick

Nothing to be guilty about Rick. Comment is comment and that's what I am after. I agree 3 parts by the look of it. Nicely fitted as well.
Have to say I am rather surprised at the lack of replies, as judging by other threads there are plenty of flask collectors here!
Stu

[Oliver Pinchot]

It's Moroccan, latter 19th century.

[kahnjar1]

Thanks Gentlemen. Moroccan it is.
Can someone tell me how it would have been suspended to facilitate easy use? The slot suggests a belt, but if on a belt it would be almost impossible to use to charge either a pan or a muzzle.
Stu