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Kongo and Vili

Tusk Carved in Relief

Kongo (Vili group), 1879-1909

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Tusk Carved in Relief

Kongo (Vili group), 1879-1909

Physical Qualities Hippopotamus ivory, 9 5/8 x 4 5/16 x 1 1/8 in. (24.5 x 11 x 2.8 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of David and Gayle Ackley, Baltimore
Object Number 2009.256
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2009; David Ackley, Baltimore by purchase, March 8, 2009; David and Bonnie Ross, Indianapolis, Indiana; Robert Long, Maine.

Culture

Kongo

2000–2000

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Culture group

Vili

2000–2000

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