G-8 Snuff box
Object Type
Snuff box
Object Number
JL-G-8
Artist
Unknown
Date produced
Unknown
Attribution/location
North Nguni
Medium/materials
Brass (wire), Copper (wire), Gourd, Wood
Dimensions (cms)
6.4 x 8 x 8
Description

Gourd snuff box. Gourd, sub-spherical, ornamented with brass and copper wire applied to form two figures of eight and two five-lobed ‘windmills’, also a ring on the base and two round the opening. Rich brown patina. Gourd stopper, fitting almost flush. Full of lavender.

Provenance
Unknown
Additional information
Classification
Snuff box
Digital rights
Brenthurst Library
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