Flask
2005.78.11_Front_JPEG
A photograph of a salt flask.
Name/Title
FlaskEntry/Object ID
2005.78.11Description
A 20th century salt bottle used by the Sami people. This salt bottle is made of Birchwood, leather, and carved reindeer antler.Context
Historically in Scandinavia, salt was very expensive, but a useful way to preserve meat without refrigeration. Many Sami herders carried small bottles like these to store salt and keep it dry while traveling.Acquisition
Accession
2005.78Source or Donor
Jacobson, Selma & HannaAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Selma & Hanna JacobsonMade/Created
Date made
1900 - 1970Place
Country
SwedenRegion
Northern EuropeContinent
EuropeEthnography
Cultural Region
Region
Sápmi, Northern EuropeContinent
EuropeCulture/Tribe
Sámi