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Object Number 2004.24.22025
Display Title Snuff containers and snuff spoons, Xosa and Zulu
Descriptions
Subject
  • Bead
  • Snuff
  • Container
  • Case
  • Spoon
  • Exhibit
Department Photographic
Date 11/01/1954
Artist David L. De Harport
Culture
  • Nguni
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / South Africa
Dimensions Overall: 8.26 x 11.43 cm (3 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.)

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