Help needed on strange pieces

[fernando]

The seller opines these are powder flasks, but i don't think so.
Could they be Moroccan? just my idea :shrug:
The metal looks like silver.
The gourds seem to be natural stuff.
The largest one measures aprox. 15 cms (6").
Anyone familiar with these things?
Thanks in advance

Fernando

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[colin henshaw]

I believe these to be powder flasks ? from Central Asia (Turkmenistan, Afghanistan etc...) A number of them have appeared on the market in London in recent years.

Regards

[ward]

They are not powder flask. They are used for snuff

[asomotif]

snuff =tobacco powder ;)

[fernando]

Thank you all.
I knew you would know it, Ward :) .
Fernando

[ward]

yes you are right snuff is a powder. I do like these examples they are well decorated

[fernando]

Hi Ward,
You got a PM.
Fernando