Tusk

Object Number:

29-93-11

Current Location:

Collections storage

Culture:

Edo (Africa)

Provenience:

Africa

Date Made:

18th century

Section:

African

Materials:

Ivory

Description:

Much weathered. Near base, 2 figures of catfish king; carving also includes figures of European archers.

Length:

148cm

Width:

40cm

Depth:

15.5cm

Credit Line:

Purchased from the estate of George Byron Gordon

Iyare: Splendor and Tension in Benin's Palace Theater (01 Nov 2008 - 01 Mar 2009)