A silver-mounted cowrie shell snuff box, apparently unmarked.

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ZAR 4 000 - 6 000
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A silver-mounted cowrie shell snuff box, apparently unmarked.
with hinged cover, 65g
width: 7,2cm

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Private Collection.

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