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It is made of a compound of hide scrapings, blood and clay that is
moulded over a clay form, which is removed after drying to leave a
cavity that is suitable for containing snuff. Although snuff-boxes
were small intimate objects, worn on the person and reflecting the
status of the owner, snuff was for sharing and created an important
activity that sustained social relationships. The small metal
snuff-spoon is for carrying snuff to the nose, and the snuff-box has a
cord for attachment to a cloak or bag. (SAMAE5934)
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