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Jonasie Quarqortok Faber ??? (b.
Jonasie Quarqortok Faber ??? (b. 1948), Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland) RELIEF CARVED TUSK WITH WOMEN, MUSK OXEN, POLAR BEARS, AND CHAR, 1977 signed in Roman and syllabics; dated 25.25 x 2.25 x 1.75 in — 64.1 x 5.7 x 4.4 cm
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PETER ARAMIE, CORAL HARBOUR
PETER ARAMIE, CORAL HARBOUR (NT)Carved tusk, repaired, signed. This lot is subject to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
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ASIAN: CHINESE CARVED TUSK, 19TH
ASIAN: CHINESE CARVED TUSK, 19TH C., CYLINDRICAL WITH FIGURES IN A GARDEN AND PAGODAS AGAINST A RETICULATED GROUND, FITTED WOODEN BASE, WEAR CONSISTENT WITH AGE AND USE, HEIGHT OF IVORY ONLY: 3 1/2" H. [NOTE: INTERNAT...ASIAN: Chinese carved tusk, 19th C., cylindrical with figures in a garden and pagodas against a reticulated ground, fitted wooden base, wear consistent with age and use, height of ivory only: 3 1/2" h. [NOTE: International clients are ineligible to bid on this item. It is for sale only within the United States except not to CA, NY, NJ, WA, HI. It is the responsibility of any bidder to be aware of any laws or restrictions that may apply to them. It is the responsibility of the buyer to obtain any necessary documentation, permits or paperwork necessary including but not limited to such documents as required to comply with any and all requirements and restrictions imposed by Federal trade regulations related to endangered species prior to finalization of any sale. Bidding for this item is not available on LiveAuctioneers.com.]
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Japanese Meiji Elaborately Carved
Japanese Meiji Elaborately Carved Tusk Ivory Figure of a Youthful Standing Laughing Ho-tei, depicted holding a small vase from which emerges smoke in the form of a pair of frogs clutching coins in their mouths, first quarter 20th century, signed in calligraphy on the base, h. 14-1/2\".
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Chinese Elaborately Carved Tusk
Chinese Elaborately Carved Tusk Ivory Figure, depicting a richly robed mandarin bearing a scepter in the Ch\'ien Lung style, first quarter 20th century. h. 6\".
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CONTINENTAL CARVED WOODEN
CONTINENTAL CARVED WOODEN BOARSDESCRIPTION: A carved sculpture of two boars standing next to one another. Intricately detailed with textured fur and carved tusks. Signed illegibly along the underside. CIRCA: Early-Mid 20th Ct. DIMENSIONS: H:4 7/8" L:11.75" W:7.5" CONDITION: Tusks are broken. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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OUTSTANDING CARVED WALRUS TUSK
OUTSTANDING CARVED WALRUS TUSK CRIBBAGE BOARDOUTSTANDING CARVED WALRUS TUSK CRIBBAGE BOARD , circa 1900, the polychromed and carved tusk in the form of a large predator fish with an open mouth full of teeth and a smaller striped fish behind and a perpendicular wraparound beaver. Scrimshawed seal and pup on the fish's face and 12-raised scoring boxes; the underside scrimshawed and polychromed with a walrus, goose and a seal.
Length 19 in. Width 2 ½ in.
Condition:
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
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F. MATCHIAN (B. 1966) LOON
F. MATCHIAN (B. 1966) LOON NUNIVAK SPIRIT WHEELThis is an amazing Eskimo Yup’ik Loon Nunivak Mask / Spirit Wheel made of walrus tusk, whalebone and baleen by Aleut Eskimo Cup’ik Cevak, Alaska artist, Franklin Matchian from circa 2003. The piece comes with the memo denoting it was purchased for $1,200.00 by Dan and Bonnie Paynich of Great Falls, Montana from the artist Franklin Matchian, referred to as an I.V.O.R.Y. Loon Mask sold on September 25, 2003. The spirit mask is made of carved walrus tusk, baleen rings, whale sinew ties with a carved fish in the loon’s bill made of fossilized / petrified mammoth tusk, with the baleen ring representing the Universe or Sea and the loon at the center representing the Inua or Spirit. The carved tusk figures are as such; Hunter at top, King Salmon, Traditional hand design, wings, feet, diving seal, tail of loon. Franklin Matchian was born 1966 in Cevak, Alaska and later moved to Anchorage, Alaska. He is of Native American decent, with some of his pieces being marked as Eskimo. He operates Cikumi - "On the Ice" Eskimo Arts by Franklin Matchian a gallery. The piece is truly incredible showing a large size with immense detail by a noted Eskimo artist who used only the finest materials. The piece of paper with noted information is stored on the back of the custom curved glass or bowed glass oval frame. Frame measures 20” by 17” by 3”. Total weight of 8 lbs. 10 oz.
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INUIT MARINE IVORY CRIBBAGE
INUIT MARINE IVORY CRIBBAGE BOARDearly 20th century, large carved tusk in the form of a cribbage board, with pigmented line carvings of an oar, fish, and other geometric decoration, on small carved feet, 13 in.
Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Provenance: Private Collection, New York
Condition:
one foot missing, one foot missing ball finial
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IVORY ELEPHANT BRIDGECarved tusk in
IVORY ELEPHANT BRIDGECarved tusk in the form of a crocodile stalking elephants. Approx. 11-1/2"L x 5"H. Please note: The item is carved from antique, pre-ban African elephant ivory. The item can be shipped only where allowed by law. Age related cracks and wear. See images for details on condition. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
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OLD INUIT CARVED TUSK SNOW STORY
OLD INUIT CARVED TUSK SNOW STORY KNIFE, YAARUIN Early 20th c., Yupik, Alaska, spatula-form carved blade incised with geometric decoration, on custom iron base, 11"l
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CASED AFRICAN CARVED & POLYCROMED
CASED AFRICAN CARVED & POLYCROMED FACE MASKCased West African face mask, likely Guro, Ivory Coast, an elaborate headdress over, carved polychromed face with protruding eyes and well defined features, extending to elephant trunk and carved tusks, backed by dyed textile, mounted in an acrylic wall-mount case, mask: approx 25"h, 5.5"w, cased: approx 6.25"h, 31.5"l, 11.5"w, 11.5lbs **Provenance: From a prominent Dallas, Texas estate**
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JAPANESE CARVED TUSK VASECirca
JAPANESE CARVED TUSK VASECirca 1900. Decorated with multiple figures in a vertical landscape, on a wood stand. Height 8.5 in. Width at base 2.75 in.
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EIGHT ESKIMO IVORY AND BONE ITEMS
EIGHT ESKIMO IVORY AND BONE ITEMS 20TH CENTURY HEIGHTS TO 7.75".EIGHT ESKIMO IVORY AND BONE ITEMS, 20th Century, Includes two pen holders with whale's-tooth bases, one engraved with a polar bear and the other a relief-carved tusk. Also includes two igloos, a double-mask figure, a relief-carved tooth with a sailor, a dog sled team and a totem. Dimensions: Heights to 7.75".
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Nunivak Island Carved Cribbage
Nunivak Island Carved Cribbage Board
early 20th century
carved with a variety of rotund hungry animals, all enhanced with red and black pigments; the end of the cribbage board is a chain link bird attached to a fox's tail
length 28-1/4 inches
This is one of the longest cribbage boards in this style that I have seen, although carved tusks without the peg holes have been made from longer tusks (Ray 1981: 164).
Published:
Ray, Dorothy Jean. Aleut and Eskimo Art: Tradition and Innovation in South Alaska (1981: 164, fig. 129 a and b).
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THREE INUIT CARVINGS:
THREE INUIT CARVINGS: SCRIMSHAW/INUIT CARVED TUSK, DEPICTS A NARWHAL, SPEAR AND DRUM ON OBVERSE, MONOGRAMED "R. L.", 21 1/2" L.; CAR...Three Inuit carvings: scrimshaw/Inuit carved tusk, depicts a narwhal, spear and drum on obverse, monogramed "R. L.", 21 1/2" l.; carved hardstone walrus, signed on base along with "Canada Eskimo Art" sticker, small scattered chips, 2 1/2" h. x 5 1/2" l.; and a kayaker carved mounted on marble base, no visible signature, 12" l., all pieces with wear consistent with age and use, which includes minor damages/ nicks to stone, some loss including kayaker missing front half of spear.
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ASIAN: TWO CARVED IVORY/BONE
ASIAN: TWO CARVED IVORY/BONE PIECES: JAPANESE BONE BRUSH POT, PROBABLY MEJI PERIOD (1868 TO 1912), WITH GOLD LACQUERED CARVED HAWK A...ASIAN: Two carved ivory/bone pieces: Japanese bone brush pot, probably Meji period (1868 to 1912), with gold lacquered carved hawk and silver lacquer inlay, some wear on wooden base, 6 1/8" h.; along with a Chinese carved tusk, cylindrical with figures in a garden against a reticulated ground, crack, with detached carved and fitted wooden base, height of ivory only: 6 3/4" h., both pieces with wear consistent with age and use.
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CARVED TUSK WITH PRESIDENTIAL
CARVED TUSK WITH PRESIDENTIAL PRESENTATION Full Sized Tusk on wooden stand, carved in relief with traditional African figures, having an engraved card on the bottom "Felix Houphouet-Boigny, President de la Republique" and inscribed "Avec tout ses complements" (With all his compliments). Label reads "Presented to Professor Bruce McInnes and the Amherst Glee Club on June 23, 1972 by President Felix Houphouet-Boigny of the Republic of the Ivory Coast during the Glee Club's 1972 tour of Africa". 33" long tusk. Very good condition.
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19TH C. CARVED TUSK TIP
19TH C. CARVED TUSK TIP CEREMONIAL KNIFE Luba Kongo Ivory 10" figural tool with carved head, cross hatched butt, warm brown patina, age shrinkage cracks, chipped tip. 10" long.
Collected in the 1960's.
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ASIAN: PAIR OF ANTIQUE HAND
ASIAN: PAIR OF ANTIQUE HAND CARVED TUSKS MOUNTED ON WOODEN BASE, CHINESE, LATE 19TH/ EARLY 20TH C., EACH WITH THREE FIGURES IN RELIEF OVER INCISED LANDSCAPE, INK WASHED FOR CONTRAST, MULTIPLE CHARACTERS INCLUDING POSS...ASIAN: Pair of antique hand carved tusks mounted on wooden base, Chinese, late 19th/ early 20th C., each with three figures in relief over incised landscape, ink washed for contrast, multiple characters including possible signature to both, reverse carved with similar scene of robed female in garden, signed to her upper left, mounted on fitted stand with plaque at center with seven rows of Chinese characters, wear consistent with age and use, large cracks to base of each, small imperfections, base with wear to finish, all sold as is, each tusk: 13 1/4" h. [NOTE: International clients are ineligible to bid on this item. It is for sale only within the United States except not to CA, NY, NJ, WA, HI. It is the responsibility of any bidder to be aware of any laws or restrictions that may apply to them. It is the responsibility of the buyer to obtain any necessary documentation, permits or paperwork necessary including but not limited to such documents as required to comply with any and all requirements and restrictions imposed by Federal trade regulations related to endangered species prior to finalization of any sale. Bidding for this item is not available on LiveAuctioneers.com.]
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ANTIQUE AFRICAN IVORY CARVED
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.
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JAPANESE MEIJI BRONZE GROUP OF
JAPANESE MEIJI BRONZE GROUP OF TIGERS ATTACKING ELEPHANT, WITH WOOD CARVED TUSKS, SEAL CHOP MARK UNDERSIDE OF ELEPHANT, ON A CARVED ROOT WOOD BASE, POLYCHROME PATINA, 21 1/2" H. 19 1/2" L. NOTE: ONE TUSK CHIPPED.Japanese Meiji Bronze Group of Tigers Attacking Elephant, with wood carved tusks, seal chop mark underside of elephant, on a carved root wood base, polychrome patina, 21 1/2" h. 19 1/2" L.
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ED/12AA - SMALL G CASE, JAPANESE
ED/12AA - SMALL G CASE, JAPANESE CARVED TUSK LATE 19TH CENTURY HEIGHT 6.5". LENGTH 5".ED/12AA - SMALL G CASEJAPANESE CARVED TUSK, Late 19th Century, Raised carvings of the the animals of the Zodiac, signed at Tiger. Traces of polychroming to some of the animals. Dimensions: Height 6.5". Length 5".
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PAIR OF CHINESE CARVED TUSK VASES
PAIR OF CHINESE CARVED TUSK VASES 19TH CENTURY HEIGHTS 9.25". LENGTHS ACROSS TOP 4".PAIR OF CHINESE CARVED TUSK VASES, 19th Century, Both with intricately carved continuous figural landscape decoration. Mounted on black lacquered wood bases with gilt floral and vine decoration. Labels for Gilman Collamore & Co., NY (5th Ave. and 30th Street) on base. Dimensions: Heights 9.25". Lengths across top 4".
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16 PIECES OF MISCELLANEOUS ESKIMO
16 PIECES OF MISCELLANEOUS ESKIMO ITEMS TOINCLUDE LEATHER BABY BOOTS, HORN CARVED PIPE AND SPOON, HORN CARVED TOY, KNIFE WITH SHEATH, 3 CARVED HORN FIGURES, CARVED STONE EAGLE, CARVED TUSK, RING AND 3 SMALL FIGURES, MINIATURE HARPOON AND SMALL BONE KNIFE.
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A COLLECTION OF NORTHWEST COAST
A COLLECTION OF NORTHWEST COAST SOUVENIRS ANDTrinkets. 20th century. 24 total pieces made of bone and walrus tusk. To include: an Inuit doll with fur and seal clothing, hands, face, and tools are carved, carrying a sled with seal, 4 1/4" high. 2 polychrome bone totems 5 1/2" - 6 3/4" high. 3 scrimshaw letter openers 6 3/4" - 9" long. Carved tusk watch bracelet with bear faces 6" long. 5 carved figures 2 1/2" fox, 2 1/2" seal, 2 1/4" carved walrus, 1 3/4" human figure. 2 scrimshaw pins 2 1/2" - 2 3/4". Fishhook 3". 9 1/2" carved tool, 2 3/4" and 3" trinkets. 13" bone necklace. 3 teeth 1" - 2 1/2" long. Carved dog head handle. 2 teeth show chips to end, otherwise all in overall good condition.
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Eddy Lyngoc Inuit Eagle Carved Tusk
Eddy Lyngoc Inuit Eagle Carved Tusk Fragment on Stand 5.5''
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JOE POODLAT (1951-) E4-563
JOE POODLAT (1951-) E4-563 Spence Bay CARVED TUSK 4" (height) 10.2cm (height) 1.75" (width) 4.4cm (width) 1.5" (depth) 3.8cm (depth)
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Russian Carved Tusk Group of
Russian Carved Tusk Group of ~The Giant Turnip T early 20th century based on the Slavic folk tale 6.75" (Length) 17.1cm (Length)
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Russian carved tusk of a mammoth
Russian carved tusk of a mammoth signed Perentev 5 3/4" h. 8" l. ?
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Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball
Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball 6 1/4" h. together with a carved tusk with wooden base 9 1/2" h. 14" w. ?
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CHINESE IVORY CARVED TUSK carved to
CHINESE IVORY CARVED TUSK carved to depict pagona a underpine tree and figure on horse back. - 14 in long.
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SOUTH PACIFIC CARVED TUSKS - Pair
SOUTH PACIFIC CARVED TUSKS - Pair of Early Papua New Guinea Carved Boars Tusks decorated with lizards 16'' (40.6 cm) & 15'' (38.1 cm) long good condition. From the Marvin Sadik Collection.
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Erotic Japanese Carved Tusk
Erotic Japanese Carved Tusk Japanese 20th century. A carved and inked hippo's tusk with various erotic arrangements in relief; lg. 8 in. International shipping is not available for this item. This item will only be shipped within the United States except to California.
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Chinese Ivory Carved Tusk Chinese
Chinese Ivory Carved Tusk Chinese early 20th century. A carved and pierced ivory tusk carving having multiple registers depicting a continuous scene of figures and buildings in a landscape unmarked on wooden stand; ht. 9.75 in. International shipping is not available for this item. This item will only be shipped within the United States except to California.
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A Chinese Carved Ivory Tusk the
A Chinese Carved Ivory Tusk the well carved 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 feet. Length of ivory 27 3/4 inches.