G-70 Snuff box
Object Type
Snuff box
Object Number
JL-G-70
Artist
Unknown
Date produced
Unknown
Attribution/location
Kenya, Turkana?
Dimensions (cms)
10.5 x 4.8 x 4.8
Description

Wooden snuff container. Vase-shaped with small pedestal foot and separately carved neck secured by white metal pins. Two cracks in the body have been filled with white metal wire. A copper chain round the neck holds a long brass link chain enabling it to be worn round the neck.

Provenance
Unknown
Additional information
Classification
Snuff box
Digital rights
Brenthurst Library
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