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Long curved ivory horn carved with bands of figures, animals, and patterns, with metal fittings at the top, shown against a dark gray background.

Hunting horn

A long, curved ivory horn carved in low relief with bands of figures, animals, and geometric patterns, with a small metal fitting and chain at the narrow mouth. The lower body shows a raised inscription-like word, and the surface is densely worked from tip to flared base against a dark studio backdrop.

Artist
Temne artist
Date
Late 15th century
Medium
Ivory, metal
Source
Smithsonian (National Museum of African Art)
Size
2329 × 2880 px
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Public domain · Smithsonian (National Museum of African Art) releases this image under CC0 (latest date 1500).
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: CC0 (Smithsonian Open Access)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of African Art

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