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Antique Bushman Powder Compact

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An unusual object made from a tortoise shell by the bushmen of South African the Khoisan tribe. It is in fact a powder compact that was filled with sweet smelling powder and worn as a decoration. This one dates from the turn of the century I know this as it was bought from the grand daughter of a first WW German navel officer who was in Africa around the early part of the century.
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£245.00  UK
$309.14  USA
€294.12  EU
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DimensionsShell 2.5 cm overall 4 cm Category Tribal Art Date 1900  1900s Antiques Material Tortoise Shell Origin African Condition Good no splits cracks retains original filling Item code as897a513 / Shell Status Sold

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