Skip to main content
Object Number
24-32-50/B3765
Display Title
Carved ivory tusk with elephants
Descriptions
Object Description
Carved tusk depicting a snake with a punctate design and a parade of four elephants.
Inventory Description
Sculpture, carved tusk, 4 elephants and snake, triangular cut at open end, incis
Classification
- Sculpture
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Bene
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Uganda
Additional Geographic Terms
Similiki Forest
Materials
Tusk, Pigment, Elephant ivory
Dimensions
Overall: 41.4 x 4.2 x 3.5 cm (16 5/16 x 1 5/8 x 1 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
24-32-50/B-3765; Bone / Semiliki / R-
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
