Receptacle with Figurative Relief and Stopper, 1880–1890, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Loango region, Kongo peoples; Vili group, Ivory, H. 6 3/4 x W. 2 x D. 2 1/4in. (17.1 x 5.1 x 5.7cm), This hollow columnar container was most likely carved from the lower extremity of an ivory tusk, the natural curve of which defines the structure. The container has a hole at the top into which an undecorated circular ivory stopper, with an upright circular handle, has been set
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Receptacle, Figurative Relief, Stopper, 1880–1890, Democratic Republic, Congo, Loango region, Kongo peoples, Vili group, Ivory, H, 6 3/4 x W, 2 x, D, 1/4in, 17.1 5.1 5.7cm, hollow, columnar, container, carved, lower extremity, ivory tusk, natural curve, defines, structure, hole, top, undecorated circular, ivory, stopper, upright, handle, set
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