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Zulu Tribal Carved Wood Snuff Container, South Africa Finely Carved Incised
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Zulu Tribal carved wood Snuff Container, South Africa A finely carved snuff container with finely
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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Antique Snuff Containers

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Wood

Antique Zulu Tribal Carved Wood Snuff Container, South Africa Finely Carved Incised
Zulu Tribal Carved Wood Snuff Container, South Africa Finely Carved Incised

Zulu Tribal Carved Wood Snuff Container, South Africa Finely Carved Incised

H 7 in W 2 in D 1.5 in
Petite Chinese Pale Agate Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff containers. This
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Snuff Containers

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Agate

Antique Petite Chinese Pale Agate Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Petite Chinese Pale Agate Snuff Bottle, c. 1900

Petite Chinese Pale Agate Snuff Bottle, c. 1900

H 2 in W 1 in D 0.75 in
Chinese Coral & Malachite Inlaid Brass Snuff Bottle, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff containers. This 19th
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Snuff Containers

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Coral, Malachite, Brass

Antique Chinese Coral & Malachite Inlaid Brass Snuff Bottle, c. 1850
Chinese Coral & Malachite Inlaid Brass Snuff Bottle, c. 1850

Chinese Coral & Malachite Inlaid Brass Snuff Bottle, c. 1850

H 3.25 in W 2 in D 1.25 in
Art Deco Cigarette container in Brass made in the 1920's from Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
A unique brass cigarette container from the 1920's hand made in Austria. On top of the lid is a
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Snuff Containers

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Brass

Antique Art Deco Cigarette container in Brass made in the 1920's from Austria
Art Deco Cigarette container in Brass made in the 1920's from Austria

Art Deco Cigarette container in Brass made in the 1920's from Austria

H 4.34 in Dm 3.15 in
Antique Hand Engraved Sterling Silver Contoured Snuff Tobacco Box
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
often carried in highly decorated snuff containers. Crafted in sterling silver and hand engraved with
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Early 19th Century British Antique Snuff Containers

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Sterling Silver

Antique Hand Engraved Sterling Silver Contoured Snuff Tobacco Box
Antique Hand Engraved Sterling Silver Contoured Snuff Tobacco Box

Antique Hand Engraved Sterling Silver Contoured Snuff Tobacco Box

Chinese Double Gourd Repoussé Snuff Bottle with Jade Buttons, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff containers. This
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Snuff Containers

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Jade, Metal, Copper

Antique Chinese Double Gourd Repoussé Snuff Bottle with Jade Buttons, c. 1850
Chinese Double Gourd Repoussé Snuff Bottle with Jade Buttons, c. 1850

Chinese Double Gourd Repoussé Snuff Bottle with Jade Buttons, c. 1850

H 3.5 in W 2 in D 1.25 in

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Superb Rare Tibetan Stag Antler Silver Coral Snuff Vessel 19th Century 中国古董
Located in London, GB
Superb rare Tibetan stag antler silver snuff vessel, A large stag horn snuff container decorated
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Snuff Containers

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Silver

Antique Superb Rare Tibetan Stag Antler Silver Coral Snuff Vessel 19th Century 中国古董
Superb Rare Tibetan Stag Antler Silver Coral Snuff Vessel 19th Century 中国古董

Superb Rare Tibetan Stag Antler Silver Coral Snuff Vessel 19th Century 中国古董

H 8.27 in W 4.73 in D 1.58 in
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Snuff Container, Tibet
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century tribal snuff container, Tibet A graceful horn, bone and silver
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tribal Antique Snuff Containers

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Horn

Antique Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Snuff Container, Tibet
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Snuff Container, Tibet

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Snuff Container, Tibet

H 10 in W 3 in D 3 in
Chinese Smoky Agate Baluster Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff containers. This
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Snuff Containers

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Agate

Chinese Smoky Agate Baluster Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Chinese Smoky Agate Baluster Snuff Bottle, c. 1900

Chinese Smoky Agate Baluster Snuff Bottle, c. 1900

H 2.25 in W 2 in D 1 in
Chinese Translucent Agate Baluster Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff containers. This
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Snuff Containers

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Agate

Chinese Translucent Agate Baluster Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Chinese Translucent Agate Baluster Snuff Bottle, c. 1900

Chinese Translucent Agate Baluster Snuff Bottle, c. 1900

H 3.75 in W 2.5 in D 1.25 in
Mongolian Banded Agate Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff containers. This
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Early 20th Century Mongolian Antique Snuff Containers

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Agate, Brass

Mongolian Banded Agate Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Mongolian Banded Agate Snuff Bottle, c. 1900

Mongolian Banded Agate Snuff Bottle, c. 1900

H 3.5 in W 2 in D 1.25 in
English Perfume and Snuff Bottle
Located in New Orleans, LA
, circa 1820 Measures: 2 3/8” length Works of skillful and attentive artistry, snuff containers were
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Snuff Containers

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Multi-gemstone, Gold

English Perfume and Snuff Bottle
English Perfume and Snuff Bottle

English Perfume and Snuff Bottle

H 2.38 in W 1.5 in D 2 in
Unusual & rare carved ivory snuff box as a medical model nude
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An extremely unusual and rare 19th century snuff box or container in the shape of a nude woman or
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19th Century English Antique Snuff Containers

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Ivory, Wood

Unusual & rare carved ivory snuff box as a medical model nude
Unusual & rare carved ivory snuff box as a medical model nude

Unusual & rare carved ivory snuff box as a medical model nude

H 1 in W 3 in D 1 in
George III Style Brass Container with Lid
Located in Sheffield, MA
topped by lid with a finial. Wonderful antique patina. Tea caddy box, cigar, snuff box.
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19th Century Queen Anne Antique Snuff Containers

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Brass

George III Style Brass Container with Lid
George III Style Brass Container with Lid

George III Style Brass Container with Lid

H 7.75 in W 5.13 in D 5.75 in
Small 18th Century Brass Two Compartment Brass Container
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small 18th Century Brass Two Compartment Brass Container Originally Used For Tea or Tobacco.
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18th Century Scandinavian Baroque Antique Snuff Containers

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Brass

Small 18th Century Brass Two Compartment Brass Container
Small 18th Century Brass Two Compartment Brass Container

Small 18th Century Brass Two Compartment Brass Container

H 3.6 in Dm 1.75 in
Collectible Opium Container Mughal Art Round Lidded Box
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique collectible opium container Mughal Art round lidded box. This stylish lidded box is
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Early 20th Century Indian Agra Antique Snuff Containers

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Wood

Collectible Opium Container Mughal Art Round Lidded Box
Collectible Opium Container Mughal Art Round Lidded Box

Collectible Opium Container Mughal Art Round Lidded Box

H 4 in Dm 10 in
Late 19th Century Tribal Snuff Container, Southern Africa
Located in New York, NY
The silhouette of this lovely, diminutive snuff container suggests the form of a seed pod or flower
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Late 19th Century South African Tribal Antique Snuff Containers

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Beads, Wood

Late 19th Century Tribal Snuff Container, Southern Africa
Late 19th Century Tribal Snuff Container, Southern Africa

Late 19th Century Tribal Snuff Container, Southern Africa

H 3.13 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in
19th Century Tribal Zulu Prestige Vessel, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
platters, neckrests, snuff containers, and staffs. It is possible that these were all prestige objects
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Mid-19th Century South African Tribal Antique Snuff Containers

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Wood

19th Century Tribal Zulu Prestige Vessel, South Africa
19th Century Tribal Zulu Prestige Vessel, South Africa

19th Century Tribal Zulu Prestige Vessel, South Africa

H 11.5 in W 6 in D 3.9 in
Antique Chinese Porcelain Elongated Quadrangular Snuff Bottle
Located in New York, NY
similar bottle see: Raymond Li, The Medicine-Snuff Bottle Connection: Chinese Miniature Containers: A
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Snuff Containers

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Elongated Quadrangular Snuff Bottle
Antique Chinese Porcelain Elongated Quadrangular Snuff Bottle

Antique Chinese Porcelain Elongated Quadrangular Snuff Bottle

H 2.75 in W 0.75 in D 0.75 in
Antique Snuff Box of a Head of a Boy
Located in Baltimore, MD
The charming boy looks at you with a sweet smile, his container full of snuff to make you happy
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19th Century British Antique Snuff Containers

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Mahogany, Tortoise Shell

Antique Snuff Box of a Head of a Boy
Antique Snuff Box of a Head of a Boy

Antique Snuff Box of a Head of a Boy

H 1.25 in W 2 in D 1.5 in

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African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Snuff Containers

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Wool

African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century

African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century

H 10.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Tibetan Silver Snuff Bottle, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century Tibetan snuff bottle is delightfully ornate, crafted with silver metalwork and encrusted with colorful beads. The small bottle has a teardrop shape with a foo...
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20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Snuff Containers

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Silver

Tibetan Silver Snuff Bottle, circa 1900
Tibetan Silver Snuff Bottle, circa 1900

Tibetan Silver Snuff Bottle, circa 1900

H 2 in W 1 in D 0.75 in
Carved Wood Tribal Bambara, Mali Africa Granary Door Lock Crosspiece
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Well-used wood door lock used by the Bambara people, Mali, Africa, with crosspiece. The top is an animal head with horns possibly an antelope. Includes original movable bolt or cross...
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Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Antique Snuff Containers

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Wood

Carved Wood Tribal Bambara, Mali Africa Granary Door Lock Crosspiece
Carved Wood Tribal Bambara, Mali Africa Granary Door Lock Crosspiece

Carved Wood Tribal Bambara, Mali Africa Granary Door Lock Crosspiece

H 17.5 in W 16.5 in D 2.5 in
African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
Located in Miami, FL
A fantastically hand-crafted piece by the Kota (or Bakota) tribe who are located in the northeastern region of Gabon. This figure, which is a Mahongwe reliquary figure as exhibited w...
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Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Antique Snuff Containers

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Brass, Copper

African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art

African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art

H 25.75 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
African Tribal Carved Wood High Back Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved and painted wood with an openwork tiered bucket form back. The top tier with female figures, the bottom row with horsemen holding small-scale figures on top of the horses' hea...
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20th Century African Tribal Antique Snuff Containers

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Wood

African Tribal Carved Wood High Back Chair
African Tribal Carved Wood High Back Chair

African Tribal Carved Wood High Back Chair

H 45.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chinese Calligraphy Brush, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush was part of the four treasures found in a scholar’s studio. Arguably the most important tool, the brush served as a direct link to the ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Snuff Containers

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Wood

Chinese Calligraphy Brush, c. 1900
Chinese Calligraphy Brush, c. 1900

Chinese Calligraphy Brush, c. 1900

H 8.75 in Dm 1 in
Chinese Red Glass Snuff Bottle
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Snuff Containers

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Glass

Chinese Red Glass Snuff Bottle
Chinese Red Glass Snuff Bottle

Chinese Red Glass Snuff Bottle

H 2.75 in W 2.5 in D 1.25 in
Late 19th Century Chinese Mother of Pearl Snuff Bottles
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Snuff Containers

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Bone, Mother-of-Pearl

Late 19th Century Chinese Mother of Pearl Snuff Bottles
Late 19th Century Chinese Mother of Pearl Snuff Bottles

Late 19th Century Chinese Mother of Pearl Snuff Bottles

H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 1 in
Yoruba Tribal Maternity Offering Bowl Figure Chicken, Nigeria Africa weathered
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Blessed by time, an early beautiful Yoruba female figure with baby riding on back, presenting an offering bowl in the form of a chicken with a removable top. Great Yoruba mother's fa...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Snuff Containers

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Wood

Yoruba Tribal Maternity Offering Bowl Figure Chicken, Nigeria Africa weathered
Yoruba Tribal Maternity Offering Bowl Figure Chicken, Nigeria Africa weathered

Yoruba Tribal Maternity Offering Bowl Figure Chicken, Nigeria Africa weathered

H 17.75 in W 13 in D 13 in
Early Small Salampasu Warrior's Wood Mask, Zaire, Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early carved wood small Salampasu Warrior's Mask, Zaire, Africa early 20th century, remains of black and white pigments, on custom stand. Mask 10", height on stand 14" strong angul...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Snuff Containers

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Wood

Early Small Salampasu Warrior's Wood Mask, Zaire, Africa, Early 20th Century
Early Small Salampasu Warrior's Wood Mask, Zaire, Africa, Early 20th Century

Early Small Salampasu Warrior's Wood Mask, Zaire, Africa, Early 20th Century

H 10 in W 6 in D 4 in
Weathered Archaic Bambara Wood Mask Fragment, Mali, Africa, Early 20th C.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Add a piece of African history to your home. This is large and evocative of ancient times and ceremonies. Weathered wood mask fragment, Bambara people, Mali, Africa, late 19th-early ...
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Antique Snuff Containers

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Wood

Weathered Archaic Bambara Wood Mask Fragment, Mali, Africa, Early 20th C.
Weathered Archaic Bambara Wood Mask Fragment, Mali, Africa, Early 20th C.

Weathered Archaic Bambara Wood Mask Fragment, Mali, Africa, Early 20th C.

H 14.75 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
1940's - 1950's Zulu Milk Pail ('Ithunga'), South Africa
Located in London, GB
This early-twentieth-century tall, narrow vessel, from the Zulu culture in South Africa, would have traditionally served as a milk pail. Known as an 'ithunga', the vessel exhibits ...
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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Antique Snuff Containers

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Hardwood

1940's - 1950's Zulu Milk Pail ('Ithunga'), South Africa
1940's - 1950's Zulu Milk Pail ('Ithunga'), South Africa

1940's - 1950's Zulu Milk Pail ('Ithunga'), South Africa

H 14.57 in Dm 4.93 in
Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Male with Beard
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved hard wood tribal Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich patina. In the form of a stylized male face with finely carved beard. Wonderful asymmetrical incised classic Ku...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Snuff Containers

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Wood

Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Male with Beard
Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Male with Beard

Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Male with Beard

H 7 in W 3.5 in D 4.25 in
Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure, TL Tested, Nigeria Africa 500-100 BC
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure in Royal Pose. I-II Century AD. Certificate of Authenticity with TL Test and Passport from Europe. Museum Piece. The Nok culture of northern...
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15th Century and Earlier Nigerian Primitive Antique Snuff Containers

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Terracotta

Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure, TL Tested, Nigeria Africa 500-100 BC
Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure, TL Tested, Nigeria Africa 500-100 BC

Nok Terracotta Standing Dignitary Figure, TL Tested, Nigeria Africa 500-100 BC

H 30 in W 10 in D 11 in
Carved Wood Miniature Baule Bush cow Mask Stand Ivory Coast Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old carved miniature wood mask with traces of red and green pigment, from the Baule people of Ivory Coast, Africa. Representing a bushcow, and dating from the early 20th century. Mas...
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Antique Snuff Containers

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Wood

Carved Wood Miniature Baule Bush cow Mask Stand Ivory Coast Early 20th Century
Carved Wood Miniature Baule Bush cow Mask Stand Ivory Coast Early 20th Century

Carved Wood Miniature Baule Bush cow Mask Stand Ivory Coast Early 20th Century

H 7 in W 3.5 in D 1.75 in
Powerful Scarified Makonde Portrait Helmet Mask Tanzania, Early 20th C Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Powerful Scarified Makonde portrait helmet mask from Tanzania. Early 20th century with heavy dark patina from traditional tribal use, wear inside from being used. Finely carved featu...
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Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Antique Snuff Containers

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Wood

Powerful Scarified Makonde Portrait Helmet Mask Tanzania, Early 20th C Africa
Powerful Scarified Makonde Portrait Helmet Mask Tanzania, Early 20th C Africa

Powerful Scarified Makonde Portrait Helmet Mask Tanzania, Early 20th C Africa

H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 11 in
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Antique Snuff Containers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique snuff containers available for sale. The range of distinct antique snuff containers — often made from wood, bone and ceramic — can elevate any home. Antique snuff containers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique snuff containers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian and neoclassical antique snuff containers are of considerable interest. Simpson produced beautiful antique snuff containers that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Snuff Containers?

Prices for antique snuff containers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique snuff containers begin at $495 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,095.
Questions About Antique Snuff Containers
  • What is an antique snuff bottle?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Snuff bottles were used in China in the early 18th century. The bottle contained powdered tobacco, which was illegal to smoke, but was considered a remedy for colds and headaches and was therefore allowed in bottles in powdered form. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic snuff bottles from some of the world’s top sellers.