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Tusk Horn (possibly)

Made By Yoruba Cultural Group (Nigeria)
Dateearly 20th century
Mediumivory tusk with beaded segments
Dimensions20 in. (50.8 cm) long
Classification(s)
  • WCMA Reserve Collection
Credit LineGift of Drs. Carolyn and Eli Newberger
Object numberRC.83.143
DescriptionAdditional possibilities: (1) Ifa divination topper (Yoruba Owo); (2) Kongolese ivory (Kongo)
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