Tusk

29-93-11

From: Benin Kingdom | Nigeria

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 29-93-11
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Edo (Africa)
Provenience Benin Kingdom | Nigeria
Culture Area Edo (Africa)
Date Made 18th century CE
Section African
Materials Ivory | Elephant Tusk
Technique Carved
Description

Carved tusk that is much weathered. Carved images include two figures of catfish king, European archers, mudfish, leopard, and equestrian.

Length 148 cm
Width 40 cm
Depth 15.5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from the Estate of George Byron Gordon, 1927
Other Number 131 - Collector Number

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