Body ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a body ornament by an unknown artist, and shows a curved, beige-colored object resembling an animal tusk or claw. The object is positioned with its curved end pointing downwards and to the right. A hole is located near the top of the object. The object features a black symbol etched into its surface, accompanied by red text that reads "P298" on the right side. The object exhibits a light-brown color with darker brown striations and a smooth, glossy finish. It is set against a plain gray background.