Ivory vessel, Cameroon, c. 1870-1930

Made:
1870-1930 in Africa and Cameroon
Ivory vessel, possibly a medicine cup, with elaborate handle

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Ivory vessel, possibly a medicine cup, with elaborate handle
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Ivory vessel with elaborate handle, possibly a medicine cup, belonged to King of the Dualla, Cameroon, Africa, c. 1870-1930

Details

Category:
Ethnography and Folk Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A641447
Materials:
ivory
type:
medicine cups and spoons