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Cameroon Grassland Carved Ivory Tusk

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Item Details

Description

Title: Cameroon Grassland Carved Ivory Tusk

Date/Period: mid 20th C

Origin: cameroon

Dimension: 73x6x5

Tribe/Designer/Artist: bamileke

Additional Information: Each band of motifs repeats icons that are commonly found in the Grasslands repertoire. These icons have a symbolic meaning: the lizard and elephant motifs allude to royal power, the frog motifs refer to propagation and increase, the stylized spider motif to peace and protection, and the humans to the King’s retainers and supporters.

Reserve: $327.60

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