Jul 23, 2009
Jul 23, 2009
Jul 23, 2009
Jul 23, 2009

"Elephant Bridge" souvenir

"Elephant Bridge" souvenir

1900s

Elephant ivory

Overall: 75.9 cm (29 7/8 in.)

Gift of the Gilpin Players of Karamu House 1929.342

Location

Description

This carving was made to appeal to Europeans and Americans in Central Africa, and did not draw from local aesthetics.

See also
Collection: 
African Art
Department: 
African Art
Type of artwork: 
Sculpture

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