South Africa

Early 20th c

5 inches high x 1 5/8 inches wide

Ex: Ex: English collection

$350

Inv. # A3517

An elaborately carved Zulu snuff container with geometric designs and finely wrapped wire was used for medicinal, social and ceremonial purposes.  Men carved pipes, spoons and snuff containers that were offered and passed around with ceremonial courtesy. Today they are a collected art form.

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