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Horn with mask

This horn was side blown on the concave curve where the tusk cavity ends. At the tip of the tusk is a carved face with mitre-like headdress. The ivory is quite discoloured and there is some erosion at the base.

  • Culture:Yombe (?)
  • Period:20th century
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  • Repository:Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts
  • Measurements:h. 49.5 x w. 5.0 x d. 12.5 cm