west-african-carved-ivory-trumpet
Lot 261
West African Carved Ivory Trumpet
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Side-blown, drilled hole for suspension loop, the body carved with two masks and several hatch-marked geometric designs.

19 in.

Private Swiss Collection, father was at the United Nations in Gabon circa 1950

Splendid deep old patina!

Tusk broken and glued at blow hole; several flakes to open end; lights scuffs and scratches from use.

$300 - 500