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<p>[QUOTE="2manybooks, post: 1424391, member: 8267"]Yes, definitely ivory. The cross section on the base would be most diagnostic, but the characteristic cross-hatching schreger lines can be seen on the shoulders. As it is not a traditional object, but made for sale, the style is harder to place. It could be from anywhere in Africa that had access to ivory for carving. It might be helpful to have a profile view, in addition to the front.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="2manybooks, post: 1424391, member: 8267"]Yes, definitely ivory. The cross section on the base would be most diagnostic, but the characteristic cross-hatching schreger lines can be seen on the shoulders. As it is not a traditional object, but made for sale, the style is harder to place. It could be from anywhere in Africa that had access to ivory for carving. It might be helpful to have a profile view, in addition to the front.[/QUOTE]
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