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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Vili (possibly); Loango Coast
Title:Carved hippopotamus tooth
Date Made:19th century
Type:Sculpture; Ceremonial
Materials:Hippopotamus tooth
Place Made:Africa
Measurements:Sight: 10 in x 5 in; 25.4 cm x 12.7 cm
Accession Number:  MH 2019.29.1
Credit Line:Gift of Charles and Blanche Derby
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Tags:
animals; teeth; engravings; figures

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