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Horn protector
Nubian
Early Kerma
about 2400–1550 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Kerma, Cemetery S, K 1620
Medium/Technique
Ivory, wood?
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 5.5 x 5 x 5 cm (2 3/16 x 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.4197
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Animal-related
DescriptionThis wooden or degraded ivory horn protector is inlaid with triangular pieces of ivory (likely ostrich eggshell) and capped with an ivory disc. It also has substantial remains of wax over many areas.
Such items were placed over the tips of animal horns (especially those of rams) to protect people from injury.
Such items were placed over the tips of animal horns (especially those of rams) to protect people from injury.
ProvenanceFrom Nubia, Kerma, southern cemetery, K16, grave K1620. 1913: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Sudan.
(Accession Date: December 4, 1913)
(Accession Date: December 4, 1913)