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What is carved ivory for?
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Carved ivory is typically for creating art, decorative objects and furniture. Ivory is a hard material sourced from the teeth and tusks of certain animals. Most carved ivory comes from elephants. Shop as selection of carved ivory furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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"Baule Colonial Sculpture Ivory Coast, " Carved Wood Statue created circa 1910
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This sculpture was created by an unknown Baule artist from Ivory Coast. It depicts a man in a suit
Category
1910s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Art nouveau big ivory carved handle walking stick, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: big ivory carved handle. Art Nouveau cane fine carving executed, it depicts a nude
Category
Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ivory, Wood
Art nouveau Ivory carved handle walking stick depicting Andromeda, UK 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: Ivory carved handle, it depicts the scene of the Greek mith of Andromeda chained to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
"Senufo Mask of Ceremonies (from Republic Ivory Coast), " Painted Carved Wood
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Senufo Mask of Ceremonies (from Republic Ivory Coast)" is an carved wood artifact from the Senufo
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Wood
Ivory carved handle walking stick depicting a wild boar, USA 1910.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: ivory carved handle depicting a wild boar with arrow in its mouth, a dog head, an
Category
Early 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Silver
Flemish 1850 Carved Sculpture Triptych of Emperor Charlemagne Enthroned
By Flemish
Located in Miami, FL
A carved triptych of emperor Charlemagne.
Beautiful triptych sculpture from Flemish origin made in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
