Non edged ethnograhic item

colin henshaw · 23rd January 2012, 08:51 AM

Hi Detlef

The phallus part does look like ivory, with those dark patina areas - reminds me of Lega or Luba ivories. I've had hippo tusks and they get that type of ridged surface and pale patina near the roots.

The Royal Museum for Central Africa, Tervuren, Belgium must be the ultimate authority on Congo stuff - if you want to try them. My guess is its an amulet or divination type object. Interesting piece - if you get tired of it and want to pass it on - let me know !

Regards
Colin

23rd January 2012, 08:51 AM	#8
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,429	Hi Detlef The phallus part does look like ivory, with those dark patina areas - reminds me of Lega or Luba ivories. I've had hippo tusks and they get that type of ridged surface and pale patina near the roots. The Royal Museum for Central Africa, Tervuren, Belgium must be the ultimate authority on Congo stuff - if you want to try them. My guess is its an amulet or divination type object. Interesting piece - if you get tired of it and want to pass it on - let me know ! Regards Colin