Loango (RD du Congo) paire de défenses sculptées.... Lot n° 40

pair of carved Loango tusks with countless scenes of daily life, probably prisoners for slavery, and animals spiralling up and down. This type of object is generally considered to be classic of the production of the old Loango kingdom during the second half of the 19th century. Specimen made from Elephantidae spp. ivory is listed in Annex I under the Washington Convention and in Annex A of European Community Regulation 338/97 of 09/12/1996. In view of its age, this specimen is well before June 1, 1947. As a result, commercial use in the EU is permitted. On the other hand, for an exit from the EU, a CITES re-export will be necessary, this being the responsibility of the future buyer.