Lot Essay
Cf. Laurenty, 1974, pl.CXVII, fig.1.809, for a similar oliphant attributed probably to the Uele River area
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A FINE NORTHERN ZAIRE IVORY OLIPHANT
Of faceted form, raised border to the lenticular mouthpiece, the flared finial of flat form tapering to a point, fine creamy to dark golden patina
40in. (102cm.) long
Of faceted form, raised border to the lenticular mouthpiece, the flared finial of flat form tapering to a point, fine creamy to dark golden patina
40in. (102cm.) long