Snuff Container (ishungu)
Artist
Artist Unknown
Date1875–1905
Associated withAfrica
MediumCattle horn, wood, copper or brass wire, and metal chain
DimensionsL. (container): 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)
Diam. (base of container): 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Diam. (base of container): 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
ClassificationsMixed Media
Credit LineGift of Nancy Battle Foster
Object number2016.22.3
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ProvenanceCollected by Marcus Milton Bridgers (1868–1935), Mpumalanga province (formerly Eastern Transvaal), South Africa, ca. 1897–1905; exported to United States, early 20th century; by descent to Nancy Battle Foster, Greensboro, NC; given to NCMA, 2016.
