Cosmetics Bottle

A small bottle made out of elephant pad, and covered in unknown animal skin. The neck of the bottle is a reddish brown; the base flares out and is patterned with alternating white and black rings. It was used by Mende women as a cosmetics bottle, containing a powder used for colouring lower eyelids.

Further Information

• Type: Containers, vessels, Toilet/cosmetic equipment
• Object: Cosmetics Bottle
• Materials: Leather, animal skin
• Culture Group: Mende
• Dimensions: 70mm [L] x 28mm [D]
• Production Date: Pre 1936
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: E. J. Walls (Donor)
• Museum: Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
• Accession Number: BMAG:WA507964

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