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Carved Tusk

African

Artwork Details

Carved Tusk
n.d.
African
ivory
20 x 2 x 2 in. (50.8 x 5.08 x 5.08 cm)
Gift of Susan B. Ullrich
2023/2.53

Description

Physical Description:

Carved tusk featuring a kneeling figure with articulated arms and knees. Directly beneath the figure is a carved hole descending into the tusk. Below the carved hole are two figures carved in low-relief. Most of the rest of the tusk is decorated with carved geometric designs.

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