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Tusk

GeographyDemocratic Republic of the Congo, Africa
MediumCarved ivory
Dimensions27 in. (68.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of John J. and Halina Klejman
Object number1960.42
Status
Not on view
RightsCopyright is retained in accordance with U.S. Copyright laws
Photo creditDavis Museum at Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
Tusk for memorial altar to Oba Osemwende
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Ben LanglandsNikki BellRichard WildingPrintroomIan CartwrightAlan Cristea GalleryAlan Cristea Gallery
2004
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1985
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