Snuff box
Artist
Zulu 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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Zulu artist
Zulu artist
18th or 19th century
Zulu artist
Philippines
CONGO
late 19th century
