Carved ivory tusk, carved in bands of human figures, birds, elephants, lizards, gazelles, bats, conventionalised spiders and geometrical designs. [IL [OPS Move] 26/6/2017]

Collection type: Object
Description: Carved ivory tusk, carved in bands of human figures, birds, elephants, lizards, gazelles, bats, conventionalised spiders and geometrical designs. [IL [OPS Move] 26/6/2017]
Long description: Carved ivory tusk, carved in bands of human figures, birds, elephants, lizards, gazelles, bats, conventionalised spiders and geometrical designs. Between each band , there is a narrower band of chevron lines. Encased with metal at the base and the tip, with hooks at either end attached to a chain for suspension. [IL [OPS Move] 26/6/2017]
Geographical reference: Cameroon
Africa > Central Africa > Cameroon; Bamenda
Person: Field collector R.S. Ward’s father; PRM source R.S. Ward
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1970
Date collected: By 1970
Acquisition information: Donated: 1970
Materials and processes: Material Animal Ivory Tooth, Material Metal, Process Carved, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions: Length: max 980 mm, Diameter: max 95 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1970.30.1