Ivory Tusk Carving

Original Title

Ivory Tusk

Devised Title

Ivory Tusk Carving

Date

Unknown

Creator

Unknown See all items with this value

Contributor

Don Hill

Description

Ivory tusk carvings are exquisite representations of artistry and craftsmanship, often depicting intricate scenes, figures, and cultural symbols. These carvings have deep cultural significance, reflecting social, spiritual, and historical narratives within African societies.

Primary Subject

Unknown See all items with this value

Art See all items with this value

Agriculture See all items with this value

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Additional Subject

Unknown Tribe in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Location

Tallahassee

Leon County

Florida

United States of America

Type

Sculpture

Medium

Ivory

Additional Techniques

Sculpting

Measurements

L:66cm x W:7cm

Format

JPEG

HBCU Identifier

AR_0011_03_0001

HCAC Identifier

HCAC.FAMU.0013

Rights

All rights reserved. The use of any part of these objects and photographs transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, or stored in a retrieval system without the prior written consent of MEBA is an infringement of the copyright law.

Contributing Institution

Florida A&M University

Collection

Donald Hill Collection See all items with this value

Language

English

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