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Ivory horn with brown patina, opening for mouthpiece in side with raised edge, cross-hatch design below mouthpiece; broken piece approximately 1.5 inches across on rim.
Chief's Horn
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Chief's Horn

Maker Liberian Artist
Date1830
MediumIvory
Dimensions10 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. (26 x 4.4 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Dr. Richard Howard
Object number2009.35
Collections
Visual DescriptionIvory horn with brown patina, opening for mouthpiece in side with raised edge, cross-hatch design below mouthpiece; broken piece approximately 1.5 inches across on rim.
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