A few examples of appraisal values for
TUSK CARVINGS

• A Carved Ivory Tusk Depicting Eight
  A Carved Ivory Tusk Depicting Eight Horses 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 in the eyes mane and tails and the foliage of the tree.
• TWO CARVINGS. Twentieth century.
  TWO CARVINGS. Twentieth century. Eskimo ivory carvings. Tusk with hunters in kayak chasing walrus. Glued repair. 10''l. And a pipe holder with woman fishing 5 1/2''l.
• Japanese Erotic Tusk Carving
  Japanese Erotic Tusk Carving Japanese 20th century.  A fossilized ivory carving depicting a partially hollowed tusk revealing a forest filled with erotic activity finely carved and inked and signed on the underside; lg. 7.5 in.
• Scrimshaw-decorated and carved tusk
  Scrimshaw-decorated and carved tusk A carved dog team and driver along the length of the tusk, each side decorated in polychrome scrimshaw with dog team, seals, polar bears and Alaskan landscape. L: 20 1/2 in.
• ESKIMO CARVING - Musk Ox Carved
  ESKIMO CARVING - Musk Ox Carved from Petrified Wood by Fred Iyak (Canada 1961- ) an Inuvik from the Northwest Territories signed 'Iyak' on underside with inset white stone horns 6 1/2'' tall 8 1/2'' x 11 1/2'' fine condition.
• Carved Ivory Totem Tuskcirca 1880
  Carved Ivory Totem Tuskcirca 1880 with Gorham silverplate base with gadrooned border tusk carved with figural mask pattern.Tusk 27.5 in.; HOA 32 in.Two repaired breaks and hairlines to ivory.
• CARVED IVORY TUSK. Depicting a
  CARVED IVORY TUSK. Depicting a village scene with figures animals and pagodas throughout. Raised on a rosewood stand (5.5'' x 25'') Tusk: '' x 23.5'' Condition: No Specific Condition Recorded - Sold As Is
• A Chinese Carved Ivory Tusk
  A Chinese Carved Ivory Tusk having lightly incised and polychrome decorated carving of immortals raised on a wood stand. Width 25 inches.
• A Chinese Carved Ivory Tusk
  A Chinese Carved Ivory Tusk Carved ivory tusk depicting a village within a mountainous landscape signed on back and on base. Rests on a carved wood stand.
• A Carved Ivory Tusk depicting a
  A Carved Ivory Tusk depicting a village scene with pierced carving throughout raised on a wood base. Height 5 3/4 x width 14 inches.
• An Outstanding Carved Ivory Tusk of
  An Outstanding Carved Ivory Tusk of Samurai Japanese an outstanding finely carved and inked ivory tusk with openwork depicting a continuous frieze of fighting samurai in a landscape with two red Japanese characters of artist's signature on 20th century wooden stand; ht. 12.5 in. (31.4 cm) Condition: Staining to the ivory with age cracks especially around the top and bottom.Special Auction Notes: U.S bidders may pay with cash personal check money order bank check or wire transfer. Bidders outside the U. S. will be required to pay by wire transfer. No credit cards accepted. Bidders unknown to Cowan??Ts may be asked to provide additional personal identity or banking information.Please register early to allow sufficient time for bidder approval.
• * A Chinese Carved Ivory Tusk the
  * A Chinese Carved Ivory Tusk the heavily carved work depicting figures of immortals bearing attributes and a phoenix amongst flowering peony blossoms and craggy pine trees centered around a traditional gate having double gourd-form and fish form finials with calligraphic inscriptions raised atop a fitted hardwood stand. Width 24 1/2 inches.
• CARVED WALRUS TUSK OWLS ON TREE,
  CARVED WALRUS TUSK OWLS ON TREE, INUITVery old, polished walrus tusk ("fossil"), carved to depict several owls perched on a tree. Contemporary -- apparently Inuit in origin, but unsigned. Measures 5-3/4" high. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• Asian Tusk Carved with Animal
  Asian Tusk Carved with Animal Groupingconsisting of a crocodile following a line of five elephants encountering a serpent.22 in.Pleasing age patina.
• *A Chinese Carved Ivory Tusk
  *A Chinese Carved Ivory Tusk intricately carved with figures at various activities with craggy pine trees and massive lotus plants carved throughout raised upon a pierce carved wood base. Approximate length of tusk 28 1/2 inches.
• ESKIMO CARVING - 'Animals' by
  ESKIMO CARVING - 'Animals' by Kalluq Palituq Clyde River Nunavut Canada (born 1944) created in 2000 from ancient whalebone vertebrae depicting walruses flanking a human face with inserted bone tusks cert. of authenticity 13 3/8'' tall 22 7/8'' wide
• CARVED WALRUS TUSK ESKIMO FACE,
  CARVED WALRUS TUSK ESKIMO FACE, INUITVery old, polished walrus tusk ("fossil"), carved to depict a Eskimo on one side and an eagle on the other. Contemporary -- apparently Inuit in origin, but unsigned. Measures 5-5/8" high. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• A Chinese Carved Ivory Tusk
  A Chinese Carved Ivory Tusk depicting figures bearing auspicious banners amongst scrolling foliage having a dragon at one end and a bulb tray of flowers at the other. Length 20 3/4 inches.
• ESKIMO CARVING - 'Animals' by
  ESKIMO CARVING - 'Animals' by Kalluq Palituq Clyde River Nunavut Canada (born 1944) created in 2000 from ancient whalebone vertebrae depicting walruses flanking a human face with inserted bone tusks cert. of authenticity 13 3/8'' tall 22 7/8'' wide
• Carved ivory tusk cabinet vase,
  Carved ivory tusk cabinet vase, metal-mounted ivory tusk section, and a carved ivory block and tackle 1) vase - with scrimshaw goose and walrus decoration, 3 1/4 in. H.; 2) tusk section - with turned walnut base, 6 5/8 in. H. of ivory; 3) block and tackle - 4 in. L.
• A Carved Ivory Tusk Hand carved
  A Carved Ivory Tusk Hand carved with a procession of elephants spanning the arc of the just facing a carved serpent among large leaves.
• ALASKAN ESKIMO AND SEAL IVORY
  ALASKAN ESKIMO AND SEAL IVORY TUSK CARVINGCarved from walrus tusk with scrimshaw features, carving depicts an Eskimo with baby seal. Carving measures 2 7/8" long x 1 5/8" tall x 1 5/8" deep. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban ivory and can be shipped only where allowed by law. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• Chinese Carved Ivory Tusk Chinese
  Chinese Carved Ivory Tusk Chinese early 20th century.  A carved and inked ivory tusk having a continuous scene of figures in a mountainous landscape with calligraphic script and signature on side having a two-character mark on bottom; on wooden stand; ht. 5.5 in. (without stand). International shipping is not available for this item. This item will only be shipped within the United States except to California. Condition: Age cracks and staining.
• INDIAN IVORY CARVED TUSK the long
  INDIAN IVORY CARVED TUSK the long curved horn carved as a continuous procession of elephants -- 24 in long
• CARVED IVORY TUSK: Highly
  CARVED IVORY TUSK: Highly detailed carved ivory tusk depicting Wise Men in a Ming tree forest 21''l.CONDITION: Note this item cannot be shipped outside of the U.S.
• MAMMOTH IVORY CARVED FIGURAL
  MAMMOTH IVORY CARVED FIGURAL TUSK: Tusk carved with scene of figures moving a large bag. On wood stand. Signed in characters on base. Ivory measures 7 3/4'' high, stand 1 1/8'' high x 5 3/4'' x 3 1/4''.
• * A Pair of Japanese Ivory Carvings
  * A Pair of Japanese Ivory Carvings of tusk form depicting stacked figures with a black ink wash. Height 8 inches.
• ESKIMO FANCIS ALVANNA WALRUS TUSK &
  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 crafted walrus tusk and bone construction that shows a Eskimo seal hunter carved from walrus tusk sizing up a throw to a seal mounted on the otherside of the piece of circular bone. The piece is marked on the bottom 'Francis Alvanna.' Francis Alvanna was born in 1940 and served in the Army Reserves his hobbies included taking many pictures, recording home videos, walrus tusk ivory carving, making traditional walrus stomach drums and, with help, he built two King Island kayaks with modern day material. The condition of this this detailed sculpture is well preserved with no obvious signs of damage and shows good attention to detail and the tusk material is well polished. The measurements of this sculpture is 2 3/4"x 3 1/2" x 4 1/2". The collective weight of this sculpture is U6oz.
• INUIT ESKIMO CARVING Crying Bird
  INUIT ESKIMO CARVING Crying Bird from a walrus tusk, mid-20th c., 11 1/2" tall. Fine shrinkage cracks.
• Two Japanese Carved Ivory Tusk
  Two Japanese Carved Ivory Tusk Sectionscirca early 20th century variously depicting a man and a woman in traditional garb on one side and a gilt floral spray on the other side.3.5 in.Both pieces with very small age cracks that have been wired shut.Private collection Richmond VA
• * A Carved Hippopotamus Tusk with
  * A Carved Hippopotamus Tusk with pierce carving depicting an arched village scene raised on a fitted wood stand. Width 7 inches.
• CARVED OOSIK. Twentieth century.
  CARVED OOSIK. Twentieth century. Eskimo carving with a walrus on one end and a bear on the other. 24''l.
• CARVED CRIBBAGE BOARD. Eskimo
  CARVED CRIBBAGE BOARD. Eskimo early 20th century walrus tusk. The front carved with walrus and wolf heads and engraved with plants; the back engraved with an otter a beaver and another animal; the tip is carved as a cat emerging from a fish's mouth. 13''l. Minor age cracks.
• A Large Carved Ivory Tusk on
  A Large Carved Ivory Tusk on Stand Apprx. 19"L the intricately carved and pierced tusk depicts a multitude of flowers and leaves throughout set on a carved and pierced wood stand apprx. 6"H x 7-1/2"W x 5"D.
• 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.
• A COLLECTION OF INUIT CARVINGS
  A COLLECTION OF INUIT CARVINGS INCLUDING STEATITEThe collection of carvings pays homage to the animals of Alaska as shown from walrus tusk, steatite and Tagua Nut.Measures from 0.75 to 3.25 inches tall.Very good condition.Provenance: The Susan Koehn Estate Trust Newton, Kansas