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Ivory model of a summer festival (Ysykh), Sakha, Russia, early 19th century. The model contains twenty-one human figures carved from mammoth ivory. The scenes of sporting competitions reflect the importance of games of strength among the Yakut, who used to honour their athletes as heroes. Inv. AC As.5068.
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART307801
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
2599px × 3777px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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19th century CE
Athlete
Carving
Festival
Ivory
Model, Three Dimensional
Russian
Sports
Wrestler