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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