Rare finely carved ancient mammoth ivorytusk section, later carved with the twelve zodiac animals. This tusk was excavated in Siberia. over 10,000 years old - Standing on a well carved base, approx 62cm L...
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SHY DOG CANE LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURYLENGTH 36".SHY DOG CANE, Late 19th/Early 20th Century, Shaped and highly polished handle, believed to be boar's tusk, with a well-carved dog peeking out from one end, only...
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THREE DECORATIVE ELEPHANT DESK SCULPTURES20th century, cast metal figures with bronzed finish, mounted atop a bevel cut green onyx base, including a pair with painted tusks (6 in.), and the third with cut ashtray...
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PAIR OF SCRIMSHAWED WALRUS TUSKS, 19THCENTURYPair of Scrimshawed Walrus Tusks , mid 19th century, the first engraved at the top with a full portrait of Alexander the Great in full combat gear, above three maidens...
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ESKIMO FANCIS ALVANNA WALRUS TUSK &BONE CARVINGFeatured in this lot is this walrus tusk and bone hunter carving from Alaskan Eskimo artist Francis Alvanna. The carving features a wonderfully and professionally...
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TWO BOHEMIAN GLASS VASES WITH SALAMANDERSContinental,20th century, possibly Moser, each with blue body with yellow rims, elephant mask handles, and applied salamander, painted and gilt floral decoration and highlights, 5-1/2...
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SILVER ELEPHANT CANECa. 1920-Well-proportionedsilver handle ending with an Asian elephant head with small ears, a pair of beautifully grown tusks framing a long, down dropping, knurled trunk and two inset glass eyes The...
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WARTHOG TOOTH AND BOXWOOD FIGURAL CANE-Ca.1900 -Substantial warthog tooth handle embellished at the front with a boxwood boar head against oak leaves. -The boar is naturalistically carved with the characterizing furry...
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18TH C. SPANISH SANTO OF CHRIST CHILDON ORNATE BASEEurope, Spain, ca. 19th century CE. Expertly carved in the round from elephant tusk, a Santo of the Christ Child with a cherubic visage featuring liberally lashed...
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SIBERIAN PLIOCENE FOSSILIZED WOOLLYMAMMOTH TUSKNorthern Asia, Russia, Siberia, Pleistocene (Ice Age), ca. 400,000 to 10,000 years ago. A rare and highly aesthetic fossilized tusk from a woolly mammoth (Mammuthus...
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(2) LARGE AFRICAN WOOD CARVINGS, TRIBALMAN & STOO(lot of 2) Large African wood carvings: (1) Bust of a Man with Pipe, well carved details and colored accents, approx 13.5"h, 10.5"w, 10"d; (1) elephant stool, with...
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CASED AFRICAN CARVED & POLYCROMED FACEMASKCased West African face mask, likely Guro, Ivory Coast, an elaborate headdress over, carved polychromed face with protruding eyes and well defined features, extending...
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SCRIMSHAW WALRUS TUSK WITH MOSTLY FIGURALPORTRAITS 19TH CENTURY LENGTH 23.25". PORTRAITS, 19th Century, Obverse depicts a "Holy Bible" backed by sun rays, probably a fraternal emblem, as well as a floral wreath...
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WALRUS TUSK TIP CARVED IN THE FORM OFAN EAGLE'S HEAD LAST HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY TOTAL LENGTH 4.5". AN EAGLE'S HEAD, Last Half of the 19th Century, Well-detailed carving set with a pearl eye. Bristles affixed...
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* NARWHAL TUSK LENGTH APPROX. 81".*NARWHAL TUSK, A well-preserved example with tip intact. * Per Federal Regulation, this item may only be purchased by a Massachusetts resident and will not be shipped out...
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* EXTRAORDINARILY LONG NARWHAL TUSKAPPROX. 93.5"., Well-preserved, with just minor roughness at tip and base, and faint age lines and slight cracking, mostly following the natural spiraling of the tusk. *...
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TWO JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE ELEPHANTOKIMONOS Meiji period (1868-1912), very well cast bronze elephant sculptures, the inside of the ears with reddish brown patinated, includes a smaller elephant with three...
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JAPANESE CARVED WALRUS TUSK NETSUKEOF DEMON SPIRIT WITH TORTOISE SHELL 2 ?" Well carved walrus tusk, depicting a demon spirit holding a tortoise shell, applied pigments to emphasise details; two carved apertures...
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BENIN HEAD OF PRINCE, EDO PEOPLES, BRITISHBENIN 11 ?" x 6 ?" x 5 ¾" Bronze (brass) head bust, hollow cast. Well formed and executed casting of a youthful, well- nourished male. The hair is in fact a beaded crown...
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Japanese Finely Carved Ivory CoveredBox, the oval body following the outline of the tusk, well carved in deep relief with a continuous scene of chrysanthemums, resting on four feet carved as chrysanthemum leaves,...
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Chinese elephant ivory grouping Ofarched tusk form, well carved to show figural landscape, wood stand. Ivory H: 9 in....
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Chinese mammoth or elephant ivory carvedtusk Of long slight convex from, well reticulated to show egrets over a pine grove, on wood stand. L: 13 in...
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CHINESE IVORY TUSK FIGURE OF GUANYINAND PHOENIX late 19th century the goddess well carved with a basket of flowers and a sprig in her other hand. Wearing a crown with Buddha and her hair swept up in a double...
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A Carved Ivory Tusk Depicting EightHorses The well carved horses in various poses along the natural arch of the tusk with a tree as the center focal point apprx. 21-1/2"L with a carved wood stand. Applied pigments...
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Fine Chinese polychrome decorated elephantivory figure early 20th century Tall single tusk carving, well reticulated hands, flowing robe and face. H: 10 1/2 in. PROVENANCE: Private Collection, New...
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A Chinese Carved Ivory Tusk the wellcarved tusk depicting a landscape scene of a palace amongst the mountains and pavilions with craggy trees and wandering figures throughout raised on a hardwood base with scrolled...
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Monumental Chinese elephant ivory figureWell carved convex tusk to show male standing figure, grasping peony near waist and basket, framed by attendant, circular base incised base and pen work decoration, wood stand....
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A Fine and Large Chinese Carved OxboneTuskFinely carved to depict village life and landscapes with multiple figures and ornamentation raised on hardwood stand tusk measures 33'' L Diameter at widest point is 4.5''...
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*A Finely Carved Chinese Ivory Brushpot18th/early 19th century the vessel in the natural form of the tusk deeply carved depicting a whimsical new year celebration and parade centered upon a figures walking with...
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A Large Polished Hippo Tusk Well polishedhippo tusk flattened interior along the tip; hollow....
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Good Chinese carved elephant ivory tuskOf typical convex form, carved in open-work to show a profusion of figures framed by detailed pine grove and lotus blossoms, wood stand. Ivory L: 18 in. PROVENANCE:...
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Bronze figural inkwell early 20th centurywell and concealed ink compartment forming mound supporting two elephants. H8'' L13 1/2'' D6 1/2'' Provenance: Columbia South Carolina private collection. Inkpot insert missing;...
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Large and impressive Chinese carvedRhinoceros horn libation cup on stand 19th century Good golden brown hue, well carved full tip tusk to show a deep recessed cup framed by ruyi cloud and open-work pine...
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Carved African elephant tusk 19thcentury Well-aged tusk with deep amber patina carved near base with multiple geometric bands; with single stitch-like seam carved along piece's length and rectangular notch...
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Jade Beast Ming Dynasty, celadon andyellowish to russet jade, the creature with shoulder wings, ju-I shaped nose and rear, tusk-like fangs, claws well defined and bared, eyes carved in relief and prominently...
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ENGRAVED CRIBBAGE BOARD. Eskimo early20th century walrus tusk. Both sides engraved with fish birds seals walruses and other animals as well as a village scene. 17 1/4''l. Lacking all peg stands ...
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