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African Ivory

Unknown1850/1920

Kenya National Archives

Kenya National Archives
Nairobi, Kenya

Intricately carved elephant tusks of ivory from Zaire (now DRC). The carving, sale or trading of ivory is now prohibited in Kenya. The wooden bust & assorted royal cups are also from Zaire (DR Congo). The small round mask is made from a mask is made from an elephant kneecap. Ivory or bone spoons are made from the Warega (DR Congo)

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  • Title: African Ivory
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Creator Lifespan: 1850
  • Date: 1850/1920
  • Location: DRC
  • Type: Ivory Carving
  • Rights: Kenya National Archives
Kenya National Archives

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