A Tusk Figurine of a Man, Predynastic, Late Naqada l– Early Naqada II, ca. 3900–3500 , From Egypt, Ivory (hippopotamus

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A Tusk Figurine of a Man, Predynastic, Late Naqada l– Early Naqada II, ca. 3900–3500 , From Egypt, Ivory (hippopotamus), organic material, h. cm (8 13/16 in); w. 3 cm (13/16 in); d. cm (1 1/4 in), Tusk figures belong to a group of abbreviated figurines made in the Predynastic Period. Such figurines emphasize only facial features and sexuality, while eliminating or schematizing limbs. Tusk figurines exploit a natural form –the tusk of a hippo– creating a male figure that radiates sexuality

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Size: 3767px × 5030px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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