G-6 Snuff box
Object Type
Snuff box
Object Number
JL-G-6
Artist
Unknown
Date produced
Unknown
Attribution/location
North Nguni
Dimensions (cms)
7.8 x 9 x 9
Description

Gourd snuff box. Sub-spherical gourd ornamented with brass, copper and iron wire applied in four stepladders alternating with four ‘steeples’ on the sides, and two concentric rings round the opening,
and one ring on the base. Wooden peg stopper. Rich brown patina.

Provenance
Unknown
Additional information
Classification
Snuff box
Digital rights
Brenthurst Library
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