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Ivory Oliphant, Africa, Bakongo Peoples browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:African:Artifacts: Pre 1900: item # 790790 Please refer to our stock # 1-0552 when inquiring.
AfricAsia Primitive and Antiques La Borie 81170 Livers Cazelles, FRANCE (33) 5.63.56.27.98 Guest Book Price on request |
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| Old oliphant, carved at its top in the shape of a king sitting cross-legged on a round stool and holding a scepter with both hands, surmounting two slaves in relief on each side, its back opening in the shape of a mouthpiece, and ending at its base in a large opening. Ivory, with a fine honey coloured patina. Africa, R.D. Congo, Bakongo Peoples, late 19th/early 20th century. Height: 11 1/4" (28,5 cm). The piece is nicely mounted on a custom metal stand. Large chip at base (see photo no 11), otherwise very good condition. | |||||||||||
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