G-81 Snuff box
Object Type
Snuff box
Object Number
JL-G-81
Artist
Unknown
Date produced
Unknown
Attribution/location
North Nguni
Dimensions (cms)
35.2 x 20 x 3.7
Description

Bamboo snuff container. Bamboo cylinder, with gourd stoppers, covered with white, black, red and blud beads strung on sinew, on a carrying loop covered with smaller beads of the same colours ending with two conical brass buttons. and a bead leash for the gourd stoppers, worn on neck.

Provenance
Unknown
Additional information
Classification
Snuff box
Digital rights
Brenthurst Library
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