Zemanek-Münster

Horn

Nigeria, Urhobo
not available anymore
Provenance
Philippe Laeremans, Liège, Belgium
Size
H: 35,5 cm
H: 14.0 inch

Description

ivory, shiny honey brown patina, the upper part carved with a stylized human face, rectangular mouthpiece, min. dam., slight traces of usage, fissures, on base;
such instruments were used at public appearances of kings and other high officials.


Comparing literature

Foss, Perkins (ed.), Where Gods and Mortals Meet, New York 2004, p. 25, ill. 8

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