WORKED ELEPHANT TUSH Ivory tusk crafted with relief decoration with animals and …

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WORKED ELEPHANT TUSH Ivory tusk crafted with relief decoration with animals and figures. Africa. 20th century (1950s). Signs of use and small failures. Approx weight: 4600 g. Dim: 126 cm. CITES: 23PTLX08795C

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WORKED ELEPHANT TUSH Ivory tusk crafted with relief decoration with animals and figures. Africa. 20th century (1950s). Signs of use and small failures. Approx weight: 4600 g. Dim: 126 cm. CITES: 23PTLX08795C

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