Snuff Mortar and Container (tesa ya makanya)
Artist
Chokwe artist
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 viewProvenance(Helene and Philippe Leloup/Primitive Art, New York and Paris); Mr. and Mrs. Allen Wardwell, New York.
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