The sides are made one piece of shaped wood; 2.375 in. tall; base fitted in; each side has 3 pieces that are 2.375 in. long in ivory; sewn on with baleen; strip of twisted root across container holds sides in; 6 small pieces of ivory 1.375 in. sewn...
Ayek, Sylvester (artist). Signed and dated. Size: 48 x 63 x 6 in. Sculpture: wood, ivory, and braided nylon. This work was part of The Smithsonian Institution's "Crossroads Of Continents" exhibit.