Elephant Tusk

AF5099

From: Nigeria | Benin Kingdom

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number AF5099
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Edo (Africa)
Provenience Nigeria | Benin Kingdom
Date Made 19th century CE
Section African
Materials Elephant Tusk | Ivory
Description

Undecorated elephant's tusk, partly scraped or pared. Carved "King's mark" on side of tusk.

Height 31.4 cm
Width 4 cm
Outside Diameter 3.9 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1920

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