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Snuff Mortar and Container (tesa ya makanya)
Snuff Mortar and Container (tesa ya makanya)

Snuff Mortar and Container (tesa ya makanya)

Dateearly–mid 20th century
Associated withAfrica
MediumWood, brass, lead, and leather
DimensionsH. 4 1/8 x Diam. 1 3/4 in. (10.5 x 4.4 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Wardwell
Object number85.8
On View
On view
Provenance(Helene and Philippe Leloup/Primitive Art, New York and Paris); Mr. and Mrs. Allen Wardwell, New York.
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