Lot: 42
Horn for drinking, finely decorated.
Two pairs of stylized crocodiles facing each other on the side of the horn.
Fine old patina.
Previously repaired cracks on both sides of the horn's edge.
Hammer Price: 100 €
115B -
03. June 2014 at
03. June 2014 at
Literature:
Cf. Gustaaf Verswijver, Els De Palmenaer, e.a., Treasures from the Africa-Museum Tervuren, Tervuren 1995, p. 165.
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