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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Date1900s : 1900 DimensionsShell 2.5 cm overall 4 cm ConditionGood no splits cracks retains original filling Codeas897a513 / Shell Price SOLD £245.00 StatusSold SellerSmiths Vintage Telephone01929 426913Non UK callers :+44 1929 426913 Emailsmithsvintage@icloud.com

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