Skip to main content
Horn made from elephant's tusk
Object Number 99-12-50/53221
Display Title Horn made from elephant's tusk
Descriptions
Inventory Description Horn, carved tusk, diamond shaped mouthpiece, incised bands, uneven rim
Classification
  • Woodwind
Department Ethnographic
Date before 1899
Culture
  • Mandingo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Sierra Leone
Materials Ivory
Dimensions Overall: 38 x 6.9 x 6 cm (14 15/16 x 2 11/16 x 2 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 53221
Credit Line Gift of the Heirs of David Kimball, 1899
Provenance
Owner David Kimball (1873)
Owner Peale Museum (1827? 1830?)
Donor David Kimball
Donor Augusta K. Horton
Donor L. Cushing Kimball

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.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
War horn made from elephant's tusk
99-12-50/53220 War horn made from elephant's tusk
Woodwind
Liberia
Trumpet made from elephant's tusk
83-14-50/30207 Trumpet made from elephant's tusk
Woodwind
Angola
Trumpet made from elephant's tusk
83-14-50/30206 Trumpet made from elephant's tusk
Woodwind
Angola
Trumpet made from elephant's tusk
83-14-50/30205 Trumpet made from elephant's tusk
Woodwind
Angola
One ivory horn carved from elephant tusk, and has circular design
46-78-50/6057 One ivory horn carved from elephant tusk, and has circular design
Woodwind
Zaire
Bracelet, elephant's tusk
83-14-50/30217 Bracelet, elephant's tusk
Bracelet
Cameroon
Trumpet of elephant tusk, wrapped with reptile skin, cow hide handle held in pl
39-39-50/3931 Trumpet of elephant tusk, wrapped with reptile skin, cow hide handle held in pl
Woodwind
Uganda
Bracelet, elephant's tusk
83-14-50/30216 Bracelet, elephant's tusk
Bracelet
Cameroon
Mallet of elephant's tusk, alternating criss cross and linear patterns+
39-39-50/3535 Mallet of elephant's tusk, alternating criss cross and linear patterns+
Tools
Uganda
Carved ivory tusk with elephants
24-32-50/B3765 Carved ivory tusk with elephants
Sculpture
Uganda
Trumpet of elephant tusk, wrapped with reptile skin, strap handle (dio)
39-39-50/3929 Trumpet of elephant tusk, wrapped with reptile skin, strap handle (dio)
Woodwind
Uganda
Horn made from elephant tusk
2004.24.27645 Horn made from elephant tusk
Nigeria