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African Ivory Tusk Carving

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By julius012, 8 August, 2012
Description

I am not sure what the tusk was used for , possibly a horn or pipe. I will need help with Identification. It has a deep orange patina most likly resulting in repeated applications of palm oil and years of handling. Looks like Congo (Yombe subgroup) but again I'm unsure, and could use help in identification of what culture may have created it. It looks like ivory , but correct me if I,m wrong.

Category
Other
Medium
Ivory or some other horn
Distinguishing marks
Many carved etchings
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
23" long
Date Period
Unknown
Weight
one pound
History
Unknown
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
Yes
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