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Whistle

late 1800s

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo or Angola, Chokwe people, late 1800s

Medium
Probably hippopotamus ivory
Measurements
Overall: 7.3 x 3.2 cm (2 7/8 x 1 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Educational Purchase Fund 1915.443
Public Domain
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Description

This was the first sculptural work from Africa to enter the CMA's collection.

Whistle

late 1800s

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo or Angola, Chokwe people, late 1800s

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