Snuff container - Tanzania, Makonde

wood, leather, dark brown patina, lid in shape of "mwana hiti" head, fixed to the container by cord, min. dam., slight traces of usage H: 12,5 cm, H: 4,9 inch Provenance: Marc Leo Felix, Brussels, Bel

Carved wooden snuff container with an overall conical shape. Tanzanian and possibly Zaramo or Kwere in origin. Incised geometric decoration on top knob of cap. Knotted fiber lanyard connecting the cap

wood, middle brown patina, blackened in parts, head with Makonde-typical facial features and coiffure, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion H: 77,5 cm, H: 30,5 inch Provenance: German Private Collecti

Carved Ivory, Brass and Wood Snuff Container, 19th Century, engraved with a bare breasted female figurehead with long flowing hair and wearing a necklace, additionally engraved “Whaler Fleetwood Gre

wood, dark brown patina, stopper attached by leather strap, corpus with grooved decor, neck with collar of plaited brass wire, good condition, base H: 19 cm, H: 7,5 inch Provenance: John Dintenfass, N

heavy wood, shiny dark brown patina, the faces strongly reminding of helmet masks of the Makonde, min. dam., fine cracks, slight traces of abrasion; figures of the Makonde are rarely to be found, most

calabash, copper- brass wire, made from especially hard-shelled pumpkin, wire ornament in circles and semi-circles, number "23", small round opening with accurately fitting lid; the wire ends were ins

Antique 1800’s snuff container in shape of horn. Silver decorated on top. In very good original as found condition. Great quality and detail. 2 ¾” height x 2 ¾” width

Carved and polished ebony wood sculpture of a group of figures emanating from the core, from a famous workshop and signed by the now deceased senior carver Nimaliki, 17 x 22 ½ x 17” with black marb

Cloisonne snuff container cane/walking stick. The handle on this incredible cane comes off to reveal a container to hold snuff. 34.5"L shaft is maple wood. Ferrule is 2" nickel over steel. Excellent c

AMERICAN INDIAN OR REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA BIRCH BARK SNUFF CONTAINER, 18TH C., H. 1 1/2" L. 3"

Tanzania. 1980. Heavy Makonde Ebony Statue “Tree of Life”. 670 gr. – 24,5x8x6 cm. Handwork carving; depicted the Mother with children. Rare

Sterling Group to Include Scenic snuff of scent bottle with removeable top with embossed farm scene, kangaroo spoon, lily hair clip, and a fancy chased whistle. The lot weighs about 98 grams.

Solid Silver Fob Watch Chain & Gothic Skull Snuff Container. Stamped Sterling. 31 cm long, weight 59.1g

Cover string inlaid with brass, font wrapped with bamboo sheath and (3) kidney shaped pad feet. unsigned. Height 3 inches.

Vintage Sterling Silver Snuff container, marked Sterling 5079

Schnupftabak-Behäter Kirdi, Kamerun Mit Sockel / with base Bronze, Eisen, Textil. H 13,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. CHF 100 / 200 EUR 86 / 172

Carved and polished ebony wood in abstract form, 22 ½ x 6 ½” with stand.

Schnupftabak-Behälter Shona or Karanga, Simbabwe Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Kupfer. H 7,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut (1931-2021) und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. CHF 50 / 100 EUR 50 / 100

Carved and polished ebony wood family grouping, 24” tall, 23 ¼ x 3 ½”.

Two Assorted Sterling Silver Snuff Container Pendants. Both are Marked: .925; Size one is 2.75 in. length x 1/2 in. wide; other with Art Deco pattern: 1 5/8 in. length x 5/8 in. wide diameter. Weight:

from seed, with finely carved with lattice work, with label that read "Kaffir Snuff Container" verso "Len by Mclahlan, Parramatta", h 5.5cm

African, Tanzania Makonde Fly Whisk with horse hair. Size 6 1/4 inches length handle, overall 18 inches length. With this Makonde Fly Whisk, a superb specimen from Tanzania, the handle is surmounted w

3 Medizin-, Pulver- oder Schnupftabak-Behälter DR Kongo und Tansania Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Leder, Schnur. H 10 - 16 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1