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Snuff Container

CultureZulu (North Nguni) peoples, South East Cape Region
Date18th century
Mediumwood, glass beads, and fiber
Dimensions11 1/4 × 3 1/4 in. (28.6 × 8.3 cm)
Classificationscostume
Credit LineAckland Fund and Gift of Norma Canelas Roth and William Roth
Object number2017.19.4
On View
On view
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