Ivory Snuff Container

A snuff container, made out of Ivory. The end of the horn is carved with two human faces and its body is decorated with circular ring and dot patterns. The snuff container came complete with two metal spoons attached via short chains.

Further Information

• Type: Containers, vessels
• Object: Ivory Snuff Container
• Materials: Bone, ivory, tooth, Metal
• Culture Group: Mende
• Dimensions: 200mm [L] x 45mm x 30mm
• Production Date: Pre 1960
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Guy Massie-Taylor (Collector)
• Museum: Glasgow Museums
• Accession Number: GLAMG:A.1985.13.ff

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