Two Similar Bamoun Carved Wooden Tusks From Cameroon

Each hand-carved from a single piece of wood with woven raffia on the base and having applied beadwork to the headdresses. Such carvings would be placed by the household doorways of important persons.

57.5 in. and 59.5 in.

Ex. Collection of Dr. Sue Anne Servoss New Orleans, Louisiana

Loosening of the beadwork as well as loose raffia at the bease.