Snuff tray

Description

Snuff tray, of carved hardwood with shell inlay, the handle representing a jaguar crouching on the back of a human figure, probably a shaman possibly with female attributes: South America, Brazil, lower Rio Tapajos and lower Rio Trombetas area, 19th century or possibly earlier, Mawé

Museum reference

A.1979.31

Collection

Americas

Object name

Snuff tray

Production information

Unknown
Rio Tapajos, Brazil, South America
Rio Trombetas, Brazil, South America

Date

19th century

Style / Culture

Mawé

Materials

Hardwood, Shell

Physical description

Carved hardwood with shell inlay; representation of a jaguar on handle

Associations

James Hooper Collection

Exhibitions

• Inspired by Nature (08 Feb 2019)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Inspired by Nature (29 Jul 2011 - 2018)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Treasured: Wonderful Things, Amazing Stories (14 Nov 2008 - 01 Jan 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Cats... the ultimate predators (13 Feb 2004 - 31 May 2004)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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