Where Is Carved Tooth? See It at Cleveland Museum of Art

This African work, dating to late 1800s. Made from hippopotamus ivory and organic material, it measures Overall: 33 cm (13 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the African Art department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to late 1800s. It's made from hippopotamus ivory and organic material. Dimensions: Overall: 33 cm (13 in.).

It's made from Hippopotamus ivory and organic material. Ivory carving was a luxury art form requiring great skill. The material was imported at considerable expense.

This African work, dating to late 1800s. Made from hippopotamus ivory and organic material, it measures Overall: 33 cm (13 in.).

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to late 1800s. It's made from hippopotamus ivory and organic material. Dimensions: Overall: 33 cm (13 in.).

It's made from Hippopotamus ivory and organic material. Ivory carving was a luxury art form requiring great skill. The material was imported at considerable expense.

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