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Tusk

Tusk
(late 19th century-early 20th century)

Medium
ivory
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Howard Spensley, 1939
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
ivory
Measurements
44.3 × 3.6 × 4.1 cm irreg.
Place/s of Execution
lower Congo region, West Central Africa
Accession Number
4115-D3
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Howard Spensley, 1939
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Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Ivory tusk carved with a procession of African figures ascending spiral towards the tip.