A few examples of appraisal values for
AFRICAN IVORY

• TWO ANTIQUE AFRICAN IVORY TURKANA LIP
  TWO ANTIQUE AFRICAN IVORY TURKANA LIP PLUGSLargest: 2" diameter. Wear, age cracks, one missing wood piece. We offer in-house packing and shipping of this item to an address in the United States for $45 via USPS Priority Mail. The price includes insurance up to $5000. Trackinginformation will be sent to your email address. International buyers are responsible for arranging third party shipping. International clients may be ineligible to bid on this item which may contain material not permitted to be shippedoutside of the USA or to CA, NY, NJ. It is for sale only within the United States except not to CA, NY, NJ. It is the responsibility of the buyer to obtain any necessary documentation, permits or paperwork necessary including but not limited to
• TWO ANTIQUE AFRICAN IVORY TURKANA LIP
  TWO ANTIQUE AFRICAN IVORY TURKANA LIP PLUGSone as necklace with silver bale. Largest: 1" high, 2" diameter. Age cracks. We offer in-house packing and shipping of this item to an address in the United States for $45.00 via USPS Priority Mail. The price includesinsurance up to $5,000.00. Tracking information will be sent to your email address. International buyers are responsible for arranging 3rd party shipping. Condition: Auction buying is wholesale and not the same as retail store or retail internet buying. There are no returns based on condition. Our auction items are mostly vintage, mostly from estates, and are not in perfect condition. The items are sold "as is", and we are acting as agents, not as principals. Accordingly, prospective buyers are entirely responsible for determining the physical condition of lots prior to and as a condition to bidding. Bidders are obligated to determine their level of interest in and value of the items based solely on their own review. To assist prospective bidders in this endeavor, we offer in person open-house preview days prior to the auction, and also provide written condition reports in response to emailed requests submitted to condition@woodburyauction.com at least two days prior to the auction. The printed catalog lot information is a best efforts presentation of our opinion, rendered on a time-sensitive schedule, and is provided for guidance only, without legal obligation, and does not constitute a "statement of fact". The absence of condition statements in a lot catalog entry does not mean that the item is in perfect condition or is without defects. Please understand that our duty is to present the items fairly for bidder consideration and that the bidder's duty is to make independent investigation of the condition of items before bidding.
• AFRICAN IVORY CARVED BUSTOld and well-carved
  AFRICAN IVORY CARVED BUSTOld and well-carved African elephant ivory face sculpture. Measures 11" high. Dedication under base dated 1965. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban African elephant ivory and can be shipped only where allowed by law.
• (2) CARVED FIGURAL AFRICAN IVORY TUSKS,
  (2) CARVED FIGURAL AFRICAN IVORY TUSKS, SIGNEDPair of carved African ivory tusks showing multiple figures. Each signed "Bolland." Measure 17" and 13 1/2" high. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban African elephant ivory and can be shipped only where allowed by law.
• TWO AFRICAN IVORY CARVED BUSTSTwo old
  TWO AFRICAN IVORY CARVED BUSTSTwo old and well-carved African elephant ivory face sculptures. Measure 10-1/2" and 7-5/8" high. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban African elephant ivory and can be shipped only where allowed by law.
• TWO AFRICAN IVORY CARVED BUSTSTwo old
  TWO AFRICAN IVORY CARVED BUSTSTwo old and well-carved African elephant ivory face sculptures. Measure 6-1/2" and 5-1/2" high. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban African elephant ivory and can be shipped only where allowed by law.
• ANTIQUE AFRICAN IVORY BUST CARVING OF
  ANTIQUE AFRICAN IVORY BUST CARVING OF MANWell-carved bust of a bearded man, measuring about 2-5/8" high. Fine condition, with no damage. Dark fissures from age. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban African elephant ivory and can be shipped only where allowed by law.
• AFRICAN ANTIQUE IVORY NUDE PLAQUEAfrican
  AFRICAN ANTIQUE IVORY NUDE PLAQUEAfrican ivory plaque with relief carving of topless woman. Measures 5-3/4" high and about 2" thick overall. Weighs a hefty 871 grams. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique pre-ban, African elephant ivory and can be shipped only where allowed by law. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• ANTIQUE TURNED IVORY GAVELTurned ivory
  ANTIQUE TURNED IVORY GAVELTurned ivory judge's or auctioneer's gavel, barrel form head on an ebonized shaft. Approx. 10" long. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban African ivory and can be shipped only where allowed by law. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• JAPANESE CARVED IVORY SCHOLAR FIGUREJapanese
  JAPANESE CARVED IVORY SCHOLAR FIGUREJapanese carved ivory scholar figure writing in book. Figurine measures 3 3/8" tall. Signed on bottom. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban African ivory and can be shipped only where allowed by law. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• ANTIQUE CARVED ELEPHANT TUSKAntique
  ANTIQUE CARVED ELEPHANT TUSKAntique 20" ivory tusk with scene of six carved elephants. Approx. 20" x 2 1/2", 1.98 lbs. Age appropriate wear with age cracks. Old inventory or catalog number on back. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban African ivory and can be shipped only where allowed by law. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
• CHINESE CARVED IVORY DRESSER BOX POWDER
  CHINESE CARVED IVORY DRESSER BOX POWDER JARAntique Chinese ivory dressing table trinket or powder box. Lid and sides are carved in relief, decorated with dragons and floral motif. Mirror inside lid. Jar measures approx. 3 3/4" diameter x 2 1/8" tall, small chips/losses to exterior. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban African ivory and can be shipped only where allowed by law. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• ANTIQUE CHINESE JEWELRY CHESTAntique
  ANTIQUE CHINESE JEWELRY CHESTAntique Chinese jewelry chest. Wood chest with brass fittings, top brass handle. Two vertical doors with carved ivory panels open to reveal three interior silk lined drawers. Top drawer has 3 slots for rings. Carved oval ivory panels on sides. Trinket box measures approx. 7" tall x 5 1/2" wide x 4 1/8" deep. No cracks or chips. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban African ivory and can be shipped only where allowed by law. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• SIGNED ANTIQUE CARVED IVORY HORSES NETSUKEFinely
  SIGNED ANTIQUE CARVED IVORY HORSES NETSUKEFinely carved Japanese ivory netsuke of eight wild horses. Signed on bottom. Miniature sculpture measures approx. 2 1/2" long x 1 1/4" deep x 1 1/4" tall. One front horse has loss to leg. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban African ivory and can be shipped only where allowed by law. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• SIGNED ANTIQUE CARVED IVORY PUPPETEER
  SIGNED ANTIQUE CARVED IVORY PUPPETEER NETSUKECarved Japanese ivory netsuke figure of a puppeteer. Signed on bottom. Miniature sculpture measures approx. 1 1/2" tall. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban African ivory and can be shipped only where allowed by law. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• CHINESE CARVED OPENWORK IVORY DRAGON
  CHINESE CARVED OPENWORK IVORY DRAGON TUSKAntique Chinese ivory tusk with carved opposing dragons to each side. Mounted on carved wood stand. Tusk measures approx. 14 3/4" long x 2 1/4".PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban African ivory and can be shipped only where allowed by law shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• SIGNED JAPANESE CARVED IVORY FROGS NETSUKEAntique
  SIGNED JAPANESE CARVED IVORY FROGS NETSUKEAntique Japanese ivory netsuke of three frogs on leaf. Signed on bottom. Approx. 1 1/2" x 1 3/4". PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban African ivory and can be shipped only where allowed by law shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• ANTIQUE CHINESE IVORY PUZZLE BALLAntique
  ANTIQUE CHINESE IVORY PUZZLE BALLAntique Chinese carved ivory dragon 7 layer puzzle ball. Approx. 1 3/4" diameter. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban African ivory and can be shipped only where allowed by law.
• PAIR, AFRICAN COTE D'IVOIRE POLYCHROME
  PAIR, AFRICAN COTE D'IVOIRE POLYCHROME MASKS West African Ivory Coast, 20th century. Pair of Baule, Guro, and Yaure style masks with colorful polychrome pigment and bird crests finials. Unmarked. Provenance: The Private Collection of Mr. Noel F. Parris, Fayetteville, Georgia.
• FOUR AFRICAN IVORY COAST WOOD FIGURES:
  FOUR AFRICAN IVORY COAST WOOD FIGURES: 17"H BAULEFOUR AFRICAN IVORY COAST WOOD FIGURES: 17"H Baule people spirit spouse; 18"H Songye people female figure; 25"H Senufo people equestrian figure; 31.25"H Senufo people female figure.
• 19TH C. AFRICAN IVORY PORTRAIT OF A
  19TH C. AFRICAN IVORY PORTRAIT OF A QUEEN Regal Portrait Head of a Woman with ornate coiffure and crown depicting agrarian laborers, 8" tall. Overall shrinkage cracks, yellowed.
• AFRICAN IVORY FETISH Standing Figure
  AFRICAN IVORY FETISH Standing Figure in shadowbox frame on a cream mount with monofilament, under UV plexi, 4" figure in 8" square frame. Warega Tribe (Balega), Belgian Congo, (DRC).
• (2) ANTIQUE AFRICAN IVORY BUST CARVINGSOne
  (2) ANTIQUE AFRICAN IVORY BUST CARVINGSOne on plinth measures 5-1/8" high overall. Please note: This is old African elephant ivory, and it can be shipped only to Florida addresses. See images. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• ANTIQUE AFRICAN IVORY CARVED TUSKAfrican
  ANTIQUE AFRICAN IVORY CARVED TUSKAfrican ivory tusk carved with elephants, gazelles, snake, lions and other animals. Approx. 12" long. Please note: This carving is from antique, pre-ban African elephant ivory. The item can be shipped only where allowed by law. Carving has age appropriate wear with visible crack to one side. See images for more details on condition. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• AFRICAN BRONZE KING AND BRIDE SCULPTURE:
  AFRICAN BRONZE KING AND BRIDE SCULPTURE: Ancestral Figures of a King and Queen, both with scarification. Queen is holding child on her knee, King has a spear; both sitting loose on separate chair and stool. From the African Ivory Coast. Approx. 18.25'' h x 7.25'' w x 8'' d.
• AKAN BAULE AFRICAN STATUES OF ROYAL
  AKAN BAULE AFRICAN STATUES OF ROYAL COUPLE: Ancestral Figures of a King and Queen, both with scarification. 4-Pieces with Queen seated on a stool, King seated on chair. From the African Ivory Coast. Approx. 28'' h x 8'' w x 12'' d. CONDITION: Queen may be missing a child that was once in arm; King is missing tip of spear in right hand.
• AFRICAN IVORY COAST DAN MASK 16" x 11"
  AFRICAN IVORY COAST DAN MASK 16" x 11" x 38" Burnished carved wood mask surrounded by rows of cowrie shells, elongated headpiece with feathers at the end.
• AFRICAN IVORY COAST DAN MASK 15 ½"
  AFRICAN IVORY COAST DAN MASK 15 ½" x 10 ½" x 23" Burnished wood mask, white surrounding the red eyes, framed by rows of cowrie shells, crested in back with heavy row of feathers.
• ANTIQUE CHINESE CARVED IVORY PLAQUEAntique
  ANTIQUE CHINESE CARVED IVORY PLAQUEAntique Chinese carved ivory panel framed on wood stand approx. 9 3/4" tall x 7 1/2" wide x 1 3/4" deep. Ivory plaque measures 6 5/8" tall x 5 3/16" wide. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban African ivory and can be shipped only where allowed by law. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• (2) African Ivory or Bone CarvingsOne
  (2) African Ivory or Bone CarvingsOne depicting a hair piece with carved rooster one depicting a figure both raised on carved wood pedestals largest 7.25''H not including stand both circa early 20th century.
• Three early 20th century African ivory
  Three early 20th century African ivory tusks carved with nudes and animals largest 26in. Estimate ?300-500 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?300
• AN AFRICAN IVORY CARVED FIGURE depicting
  AN AFRICAN IVORY CARVED FIGURE depicting a missionary nun with rosary and habit hands folded. Height 12.50''. The carving is in very good condition with light wear throughout and no visible chips or repairs.
• AN AFRICAN IVORY CARVED FIGURE of woman
  AN AFRICAN IVORY CARVED FIGURE of woman wearing very long hair braids and brief loin cloth one arm holding hair at her back. Height 12.35'' on attached marble base. The carving is in good condition with light wear throughout. The top of the head may have a few chips but it is difficult to tell.
• PAIR AFRICAN IVORY TUSKS hand carved
  PAIR AFRICAN IVORY TUSKS hand carved in intricate detail families of primitive people in scenes of daily life among trees and ledges of simulated mountainous terrain. Lengths 24''. Signed VH Dumby '70. The tusks are in good condition with light wear throughout and a few small chips to the rims.
• AN AFRICAN IVORY CARVED BOWL AND ASIAN
  AN AFRICAN IVORY CARVED BOWL AND ASIAN BONE CARVED FIGURE: the bowl having raised elephants surrounding the sides 4'' wide 3'' tall; the Asian figure of a female deity with tall peacock feather head dress height 8.50''. The bone carving has a few chips. The ivory is in good condition with light wear throughout.
• AFRICAN IVORY MODEL OF ELEPHANT. - 8
  AFRICAN IVORY MODEL OF ELEPHANT. - 8 in. long.