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Horn or trumpet of elephant ivory carved with groups of figures arranged in six tiers around the horn with mouth piece on the side of narrow end: Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Loango

  • Date:
    19th century
  • Maker:
  • Collection:
    National Museums Scotland
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  • Place of production:
    Loango (Timezone: Africa/Brazzaville)
  • Culture:
  • Period:19th century
  • Materials:Elephant ivory
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  • Repository:National Museums Scotland
  • Measurements:Approximate Height 70; Approximate Length 430; Approximate Depth 50mm