Ornamental Ivory Scultpure

This carved Ivory tusk forms part of a collection of five similar items produced from the 1850s onwards for the early trade in African souvenirs. Most were carved in coastal Congo, however they were later sold up and down the wet coast of Africa. This example depicts three five of spiralling male and female figures in relief.

Further Information

• Type: Ivories
• Object: Ornamental Ivory Scultpure
• Materials: Bone, ivory, tooth
• Culture Group: Other
• Dimensions: 235mm [L]
• Production Date: Pre 1953
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: G. Smyly; P. Crampton Smyly
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1953.25.6

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