"Zulu Snuff Container, South Africa "
The snuff box has been used for centuries in southern Africa. It is not just for personal use: among the Zulus, it plays a central role in social relations, ritual greetings and ceremonies. This example is crafted from a hollowed-out calabash, with simple, balanced lines and a deep, dark patina. Its surface is decorated with inlaid metal clasps. An old handwritten label attests to its provenance: ‘South African Zulu native snuff gourd’.
South Africa, 19th century, in perfect condition.
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