Argento, warthog tusks - Dinner gong - Ethiopia

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Dési van Rhee
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Fine nineteenth-century silver object incorporating authentic African warthog tusks, crafted in solid silver (800) in a Wunderkammer‑style display piece.

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Antique Colonial table gong in 800 silver and African warthog tusks, Ethiopia Lion of Judah, late 19th century – early 20th century. This extraordinary collectible rests on an elegant structure formed by two authentic, large curved tusks of the African warthog, finely mounted on a coordinated silver base. The central sounding plate, suspended by original silver chains, bears in the center in splendid relief the Lion of Judah, the famous heraldic symbol of the Solomonic Dynasty and the Ethiopian Empire. The metal parts are made of solid silver, guaranteed by the 800 hallmark stamped on the surface. An exceptional piece with strong visual and historical impact, perfect for collectors of colonial antiques, period silver, or lovers of Wunderkammer style. The item ships without a striker. For full details refer to the photos. It will be professionally packed and shipped with insurance and a tracking code.

Antique Colonial table gong in 800 silver and African warthog tusks, Ethiopia Lion of Judah, late 19th century – early 20th century. This extraordinary collectible rests on an elegant structure formed by two authentic, large curved tusks of the African warthog, finely mounted on a coordinated silver base. The central sounding plate, suspended by original silver chains, bears in the center in splendid relief the Lion of Judah, the famous heraldic symbol of the Solomonic Dynasty and the Ethiopian Empire. The metal parts are made of solid silver, guaranteed by the 800 hallmark stamped on the surface. An exceptional piece with strong visual and historical impact, perfect for collectors of colonial antiques, period silver, or lovers of Wunderkammer style. The item ships without a striker. For full details refer to the photos. It will be professionally packed and shipped with insurance and a tracking code.

Details

Indigenous object name
Dinner gong
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Ethiopia
Period
Late 19th century
Material
silver, tusks, African warthog
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Argento, warthog tusks
Height
33 cm
Width
33 cm
Depth
12 cm
Weight
1.33 kg
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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Objects sold
100%
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