Photo of collection object Snuff Container (Iquaka) — Xhosa. Snuff Container (Iquaka), late 19th century. Hide scrapings, blood, clay, 3 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. (9.5 x 14 x 8.3 cm). Gift of Thomas A. Eddy, 22.666. Creative Commons-BY.

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum

Snuff Container (Iquaka)

late 19th century

Xhosa

Arts of Africa

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Xhosa
Classification: Accessories
Formatted Medium: Hide scrapings, blood, clay
Medium: hide, scrapings, blood, clay
Locations: Place made: Eastern Cape Province, South Africa, Place collected: South Africa
Dimensions: 3 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. (9.5 x 14 x 8.3 cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
Accession Number: 22.666
Credit Line: Gift of Thomas A. Eddy
Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY
Museum Location: This item is not on view
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