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Snuff box
Snuff box

Snuff box

Artist
Date1910
MediumAnimal horn
Dimensions3 15/16 × 1 9/16 in. diam. (10 × 4 cm)
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of Otis Warren Barrett
Object number1928.1.8
DescriptionMade of animal horn, large base is filled with wood, and tip of horn removed to make small hole. Conical shaped. Dark grey, base nailed to horn with 4 small nails, in rusted condition. Zulu word: is isigqobela.
Use: hold snuff
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