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The seller opines these are powder flasks, but i don't think so.
Could they be Moroccan? just my idea ![]() The metal looks like silver. The gourds seem to be natural stuff. The largest one measures aprox. 15 cms (6"). Anyone familiar with these things? Thanks in advance Fernando . |
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I believe these to be powder flasks ? from Central Asia (Turkmenistan, Afghanistan etc...) A number of them have appeared on the market in London in recent years.
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They are not powder flask. They are used for snuff
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snuff =tobacco powder
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Thank you all.
I knew you would know it, Ward ![]() Fernando |
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yes you are right snuff is a powder. I do like these examples they are well decorated
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Hi Ward,
You got a PM. Fernando |
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