Lot 0104

Zulu Snuff Spoon, South Africa

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Zulu snuff spoon decorated with very fine engraving on the neck of the spoon. This snuff spoon dates to the 19th century and is from an old missionary collection. It was worn in the hair or earlobe. It is 5 inches long and is carved from bone.

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