G-17 Snuff box
Object Type
Snuff box
Object Number
JL-G-17
Artist
Unknown
Date produced
Unknown
Attribution/location
South Nguni
Medium/materials
Blood, Intestines
Dimensions (cms)
11.3 x 7.8 x 14.4
Description

Snuff container. Blood-and-clay (tandu) in the form of an ox, realistically made with mouth, nostrils etc. Opening between the horns, no stopper, and a split in the belly.

Provenance
Unknown
Additional information
Classification
Snuff box
Digital rights
Brenthurst Library
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