Lot Essay
Cf. Laurenty, J.-S., La Systématique des Aérophones de l'Afrique Centrale, Tervuren, 1974, Pl.CXVII, figs.1.807-1.816
Details
A LARGE NORTHERN CONGO IVORY OLIPHANT
With faceted surface, raised lozenge-shaped embouchure, raised ridge to the arrow-shaped finial, creamy to golden patina
106cm. long
With faceted surface, raised lozenge-shaped embouchure, raised ridge to the arrow-shaped finial, creamy to golden patina
106cm. long
Special notice
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