Pair of Snuff Containers

• Artist: Nguni (Culture)
• Medium: Wood with cork lid
• Geographical Location: South Africa
• Dates: late 19th century
• Dimensions: a: H: 1.75in. (4.4cm) diam: 1.8in.(4.6cm b:1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm) diam: 1 1/8 in. (4.6 cm)
• Collection: Arts of Africa
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H6, 3A
• Accession Number: 22.1070a-b
• Image: CUR.22.1070a-b_front_PS5.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2009

Catalogue Description:
Two wooden cylindrical containers. One slightly smaller and missing its stopper. Both are carved with deep grooves running in a slightly diagonal direction from top to botton in a clockwise direction. Condition: Good