1143 - Mammoth tusk carved with depictions of deities, signed – China – 20th century

Mammoth tusk carved with depictions of deities, signed – China – 20th century Mammoth tusk carved in relief and in the round, featuring an extensive composition of depictions of deities and figures from Chinese tradition arranged along the natural curve of the piece. The work combines reliefs of varying depths, meticulous rendering of faces, clothing, and attributes, and incised details partially highlighted with pigment. Areas of the tusk’s natural bark are preserved at the ends, and it bears an incised signature or mark. Mounted on a carved wooden base. According to the information provided, it is accompanied by CITES export documentation. Dimensions of the piece: 13 × 49 × 3 cm. Total dimensions with base: 21 × 59 × 7 cm.