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Rare 19th Century Zulu Snuff / Powder Gourd - Provenance: Committee ' S Drift 1898




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Information:
Reference Number: Avaluer:8477636Age: 1850-1899
Original/ Repro: OriginalPrimary Material: Wood
Original Description:
A very interesting original 19th century Zulu snuff / powder gourd. 
Provenance: ''Zulu, Committee's Drift, Cape Colony, 33rd Jan 1898''. 
Committee's Drift was a military outpost in South Africa, set up during the Frontier Wars (1819). This gourd dates to the Anglo-Zulu War, 1879. 
An interesting cultural item from the Zulus. 
Beautiful untouched patina. Lovely decoration. Original bamboo peg stopper. 
Stands approx. 4.5 inches x 2.5 inches (at ...widest). 

 Any questions please feel free to ask


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