carving
Catalog Number
2002.76.1
Description
Representation of an elephant tusk. Two carved ivory elephant tusks mounted on a red, painted, wood platform. The tusks curve toward center, one on each side of centerpiece which holds carved lotus buds and leaves of same color as the ivory, but possibly made of wood. Platform is varnished brown wood with light frame. Graceful carving decorates sides of bench. From Laos.
History
Laotian carving.
Gift of
Hertel, Jerry and Alice
