Quartz Plug

This cylindrical quartz object, with a pointed end, is recorded in the British Museum catalogue as either a small pestle, possibly for snuff, or a plug for a bottle. It is more likely to be the latter.

Further Information

  • Type: Tools, implements
  • Object: Quartz Plug
  • Materials: Stone
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: 38mm [L]
  • Production Date: Pre 1952
  • Associated Places: Tefea; Kono District; Faiyi Stream
  • Associated People: H. F. Brown
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.1952.2.1

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