Antiquities, Pre-Columbian & Tribal Art - 10th February 2015

Lot 306

‡ A Sudanese turned rhinoceros horn stem cup

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £1400

+ Buyers Premium

Description

‡ A Sudanese turned rhinoceros horn stem cup, with two bands to the main body, early 20th century, 8.5cm high, 147 grams.

Rhinoceros horn cups were gifts of special friendship between some Sudanese tribes. It was believed to neutralise poisons in the drink.