Snuff Spoon/ Hair Ornament

• Artist: Nguni (Northern) (Culture)
• Medium: Bone or ivory
• Geographical Location: KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa
• Dates: 19th century
• Dimensions: 5 7/8 x 13/16 in. (14.9 x 2.1 cm)
• Collection: Arts of Africa
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, SPECIAL EXHIBITION, 1-Rotating 1W31
• Exhibitions:
  • African Innovations (August 12, 2011 through date unknown)
• Accession Number: 22.1068a
• Image: 22.1068a_PS6.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2010

Catalogue Description:
Pair with tops shaped like hollowed cashew nuts, and engraved. Condition: good. Piece broken off top of "b."