Tribal Art & Antiquities - 20th September 2017

Lot 332

λ Seven Masaai snuff containers Kenya ivory

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £420

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Description

λ Seven Masaai snuff containers

Kenya

ivory, leather, beadwork and chains, of ovoid form with carved bands and knop finials, with leather covers, five with bead decoration, one with an additional leather pouch with stopper,

the longest 8cm. (7)

Provenance

Sherri Hunt Collection.

Sherri Hunt was the owner of Studio Arts 68, Nairobi.