Central African Ivory Oliphant, 19th / 20th C. - Oct 01, 2016 | Quinn's Auction Galleries In Va
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Central African ivory oliphant, 19th / 20th c.

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Central African ivory oliphant, 19th / 20th c.
Central African ivory oliphant, 19th / 20th c.
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An ivory oliphant with seated human figure finial and red patination. Possibly Cameroon. Late 19th to early 20th century. 10"l.

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Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.
Catalog Notes: Oliphants have been documented in Africa as far back at the 15th century, but may have been used even earlier. They were often included as parts of royal regalia and sybmbols of power and status.
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Central African ivory oliphant, 19th / 20th c.

Estimate $200 - $400
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Starting Price $100
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