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TIGER SKULL

• THAI STERLING SILVER-MOUNTED
  THAI STERLING SILVER-MOUNTED TIGER SKULL PRESENTATION SMOKING SET Circa 1960; Alex & Company Oriental Avenue Bangkok Siam. Skull fitted with match box holder cigarette wells and ashtray; embellished with silver repouss? mounts depicting Thai warrior and Mekkala. Inscribed 'With The Compliments Of Mr. & Mrs. Banjurd Cholvijarn'' In original box - 9 in. high x 11 1/4 in. long.
• An Indian carved ivory tiger with
  An Indian carved ivory tiger with three cubs inset eyes circa 1930 28 cm long.
• CAST COMPOSITION SABER TOOTH
  CAST COMPOSITION SABER TOOTH TIGER SKULLCast composition saber tooth tiger skull, mounted on metal display base, approx 13"h, 8"w, 14"d **Provenance: A Sarasota, Florida estate**
• ANIMAL SKULLS & ANTLERS Includes
  ANIMAL SKULLS & ANTLERS Includes big cat skull, boar jaw bone with tusks, and four pieces of antler.
• Chinese carved and painted wood
  Chinese carved and painted wood tiger, yellow with orange and black stripes, glass eyes, open mouth, red-painted oblong plinth, square hole in back probably a pole support, 19th century, 14 x 14 x 5 in. Lacking one glass eye, paint over black lacquer, wear and loss to paint. The Estate of the Late Thelma H. Osborne, Wilkesboro, North Carolina
• THAI STERLING SILVER-MOUNTED
  THAI STERLING SILVER-MOUNTED TIGER SKULL PRESENTATION SMOKING SET Alex & Company Oriental Avenue Bangkok Siam. Skull fitted with match box holder cigarette wells and ashtray; embellished with silver repouss? mounts depicting Thai warrior and Mekkala. Inscribed ''To Mr. Thomas E. Naughten With Best Wishes From USOM Thai Employees.'' On square base with plaque reading ''Mr. Thomas E. Naughten Director USOM/Thailand September 1957-July 1962. In original box - 9 in. high x 10 in. long.
• An Indian tiger skin (Panthera
  An Indian tiger skin (Panthera Tigris Tigris) circa 1935, by Van Ingen & Van Ingen of Mysore, the head with open jaw and glass eyes, the skin with original canvas backing with Van Ingen stencilling and care label, taken by Group Captain Dick Maydwell (1913-2006) under licence at Poona, 246cm nose to tail, 191cm across the fore-limbs, 170cm across the rear limbs/Note: Group Captain Dick Maydwell was in Poona in the mid 1930s where he developed his love of game shooting, the present lot was shot u
• NAGA HEAD HUNTER MONKEY SKULL,
  NAGA HEAD HUNTER MONKEY SKULL, TUSK, & SHELL NECKLACECentral Asia, northeastern India/Burma, Konyak Naga people, ca. early 20th century CE. A decorated monkey skull with boar tusks, teeth, and shells attached to a vegetal cord. This was a chest pectoral or pendant that was worn to create an intimidating ornamental element. The Naga people are a combination of tribes in northeastern India and northwestern Burma; during the time that this basket was made, they still led a very traditional lifestyle and engaged in headhunting. Warriors and Shamans used skulls like this example for a number of ceremonial and ritual purposes due to the similarity and symbolism of monkey and human trophy skulls. Size of skull: 3.25" L x 2.25" W (8.3 cm x 5.7 cm); pendant: 6" L x 4" W (15.2 cm x 10.2 cm) Parts from certain animal species may require an additional license upon import into another country due to legislation relating to endangered species and environmental conservation. If you are not sure whether CITES rules apply to your item, please see the CITES Appendices. Provenance: private Newport Beach, California Collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #135961 Condition: Loss to monkey nasal cavity and teeth. Chips and nicks to shells and teeth. Splintering and loss to boar tusk. Dark patina and mineral deposits.
• TIGER DRAWINGA naïve charcoal
  TIGER DRAWINGA naïve charcoal drawing of a tiger in a period birdseye maple veneer frame, found in Montreal. Circa 1890. H: 31"; W: 21.5". Field Collection.
• A FRENCH POTTERY MODEL OF A TIGER
  A FRENCH POTTERY MODEL OF A TIGER decorated in green, naturalistically modelled on a rocky base, baring its teeth, 46cm long
• TAINO SHAMAN'S SKULL RECOGNIZED
  TAINO SHAMAN'S SKULL RECOGNIZED BY BAT NOSE. HIGHcheek bones and gracious dental display accentuates the skeletal persona. An owl head symbol is engraved on forehead reiterating the shaman theme. Length 5.16" Made from a grained silicate stone, probably jasper. Length 5.16". Purchased at the Miami Beach Antiques Show. Provenance: Collection of Larry Roberts. Author of Taino Sculpture Art of the Gods and Taino Hallucinogenic Implements Inhaling the Cosmic Dust. Pre-Colombian. Caribbean.
• A Majolica Tiger Head Tobacco
  A Majolica Tiger Head Tobacco Humidor Majolica glazed pottery humidor with polychrome coloration in the form of a snarling tiger head marked on the underside "4670" and "18".
• A Group of Three Carved Wooden
  A Group of Three Carved Wooden Tigers Well executed hand carved tiger figurines with bone teeth and glass eyes. Depicted in aggressive-defensive postures. Larger tiger has a hand carved base. Unsigned and unmarked. Big figurine measures approx. 8"T x 8"L, and each small approx. 9"T x 8"L, base approx. 1-1/2"H x 10-3/4"L x 7-1/4"W.
• A stained ivory netsuke carved as a
  A stained ivory netsuke carved as a tiger with horn inset eyes 1.75ins Estimate ?200-300 Has some cracks across the front and one side of the figure and probably dates to mid 20th century. 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 ?360
• A Kashmiri carved wood gesso and
  A Kashmiri carved wood gesso and painted figure of a group of a hunter astride an elephant attacking a tiger 6.25ins high (damage to gesso)
• SCULPTURE OF A STRIDING TIGER,
  SCULPTURE OF A STRIDING TIGER, SIGNED "KRAKOWISKI" 20th century, patinated metal, roaring and striding tiger on stone base, incised "Krakowiski" on front of base.
• CARVED STONE FIGURE OF A
  CARVED STONE FIGURE OF A TIGERunmarked; black hardstone carved tiger mounted to rock crystal and 14 karat yellow gold base, with diamond eyes; 8 inches wide; 4 inches high Condition:
• Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co.
  Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. novelty; twenty veneers artfully arranged to form exotic Bengal tiger and native environs, late 19th C. 26"H x 43"W. Paper label verso with illustration and identification of woods. Good condition, minor scratches in surface
• Wild Boar Skull 9 x 14 in.,
  Wild Boar Skull 9 x 14 in.,
• FOSSILIZED STONE WITH SEASHELLS
  FOSSILIZED STONE WITH SEASHELLS SCULPTURE of a tiger. Dimensions: 12''L x 2.25''W x 4.5''H.
• A tribal carving of a kneeling
  A tribal carving of a kneeling skeletal figure, the grinning face with ivory eyes, 50cm long
• Ceramic tiger decoration. 20'' Ht.
  Ceramic tiger decoration. 20'' Ht.
• Pair of Indian hand carved stone
  Pair of Indian hand carved stone tigers with open snarling mouths raised on a decorative base. 12"H x 11"L. Good condition.
• FOSSILIZED STONE WITH SEASHELLS
  FOSSILIZED STONE WITH SEASHELLS SCULPTURE of a tiger. Dimensions: 12''L x 2.25''W x 4.5''H.
• BRONZE WILDLIFE SCULPTURE of a
  BRONZE WILDLIFE SCULPTURE of a tiger crouching and peering about to pounce. Length: 37 inches.
• A Well Carved Ivory Model of a
  A Well Carved Ivory Model of a Skull Japanese 19th Century Rendered in fine detail with disarticulated jaw and lift-off cranium having attached springs and hooks. Measures 4-1/2"T. Prov: Purchased at Sotheby Parke Bernet in 1977 from the Kenneth Jay Lane Collection auction.
• Two Chinese tiger teeth and two
  Two Chinese tiger teeth and two tiger bones qing dynasty The teeth of shaped rectangular form, together with two toggle form tiger bone hand exercisers. L: 2 1/2 in. ,200 Minor surface scratching, 1/2 in. repair to tooth tip, cracking to teeth due to age.
• BRONZE WILDLIFE SCULPTURE of a
  BRONZE WILDLIFE SCULPTURE of a tiger crouching and peering about to pounce. Length: 37 inches.
• Tasmanian Devil Wood Netsuke Carved
  Tasmanian Devil Wood Netsuke Carved in an aggressive stance with its paw on a human skull, with dark patina. Signed on skull, approx. 1-1/4"T x 2-1/8"L x 1-1/8"W.
• LARGE CARVED ALABASTER SCULPTURE
  LARGE CARVED ALABASTER SCULPTURE FIERCE TIGER,21"HCarved alabaster tiger, early 20th c., fierce expression, inset glass eyes, polychrome painted mouth, forelegs perched on outcrop, restoration to back leg, typical small chips, approx 21"h, 30lbs
• Human Skull, of unknown origin,
  Human Skull, of unknown origin, the mandible detached but present, retaining many teeth, h. 6", w. 5-1/2", circ. 19-1/2".
• A Tibetan white metal mounted skull
  A Tibetan white metal mounted skull and kapala the cranium carved with Buddhist emblems the skull mounted with glass beads skull devices and mythical beasts 7.5ins together with a Tibetan brass mounted femur trumpet (Kangling) embossed with masks and scrolls and mounted with turquoise matrix and coral 13.5ins 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 ?750
• An ivory skull, probably English or
  An ivory skull, probably English or German, 19th Century, 5cm high/see illustration
• BRONZE WILDLIFE SCULPTURE a
  BRONZE WILDLIFE SCULPTURE a figure of a tiger having light and dark stripe patination mounted on marble plinth. Dimensions: 14.5''L x 7.5''W x 9.5''H. The sculpture is in very good condition with light wear throughout.
• Continental or Chinese carved ivory
  Continental or Chinese carved ivory skull, and a Continental or Chinese carved ebony skull, late 19th century ivory skull - with articulated jaw and toad sitting on top, 1 5/8 in. H.; 2) ebony skull - with ivory teeth and no jaw bone, 1 1/8 in. H.
• Large African Skull Plaque,
  Large African Skull Plaque, mounted with a prong-horned animal, h. 32", w. 28", d. 18".