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Snuff Ring, Tiv People, Nigeria 02
A cylindrical ring decorated with circular, interlaced lines and gadroons. A long stem extends from its center, supporting a small disc on which tobacco was placed before being carried to the nostril.
An example of this can be found in F. Neyt’s book, “Arts de la Benué,” 1985, no. IV.45, p. 200, MRAC, Tervuren.
Tiv people, Nigeria
Copper alloy
Height: 13.5 cm
First third of the 20th century or earlier
Provenance: former private collection, France
An example of this can be found in F. Neyt’s book, “Arts de la Benué,” 1985, no. IV.45, p. 200, MRAC, Tervuren.
Tiv people, Nigeria
Copper alloy
Height: 13.5 cm
First third of the 20th century or earlier
Provenance: former private collection, France
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