G-41 Snuff box
Object Type
Snuff box
Object Number
JL-G-41
Artist
Unknown
Date produced
Unknown
Attribution/location
Shona
Medium/materials
Hide, Ivory
Dimensions (cms)
7.8 x 3.1 x 2.8
Description

Ivory snuff container. Gourd-shaped with remains of skin carrying-loop. The base is filled in with a small piece of gourd; the stopper is missing. The sides and neck are ornamented with chevron-filled triangles which are much worn away round the body.

Provenance
Unknown
Additional information
Classification
Snuff box
Digital rights
Brenthurst Library
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