Tusk

AF2041

From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF2041
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Edo (Africa)
Provenience Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Date Made 19th century CE
Section African
Materials Ivory
Technique Carved
Iconography Standing male figure
Description

Fragment of ivory tusk depicting sing figure wearing wrapper.

Length 16.6 cm
Width 6.8 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 24459 - Dealer's Number

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