G-82 Snuff box
Object Type
Snuff box
Object Number
JL-G-82
Artist
Unknown
Date produced
Unknown
Attribution/location
North Nguni
Medium/materials
Bamboo, Glass (seed-beads), Gourd, Sinew
Dimensions (cms)
31.5 x 14.5 x 2.5
Description

Bamboo snuff container. Bamboo cylinder, similar to JL-G-80, covered with black, green and pink beads in spiral bands separated by a line of white beads. A loop of twisted strands of pink, black, red and white beads enables it to be worn round the neck, and is attached to gourd stoppers. The beads are strung on sinew.

Provenance
Unknown
Additional information
See JL-G-81 for reference
Classification
Snuff box
Digital rights
Brenthurst Library
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