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Angolan Colonial Snuff Tobacco Container, 19th Century

$1,437.77
£1,070.13
€1,200
CA$1,969.39
A$2,190.39
CHF 1,143.75
MX$26,654.72
NOK 14,607.48
SEK 13,699.24
DKK 9,135.18
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About the Item

A snuff container shaped as a European woman in 19th-century attire, with a unique design—a small black baby figure slides under her skirt.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.73 in (12 cm)Width: 1.58 in (4 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Angola
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    -
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Leuven , BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3301142502572

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