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Coral And Tusk

Pair of Decorative Tusk Horn
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elagent pair of Tusk horn, made of resin, mounted on brass and coral stone. Base size 6"x6" X 1
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20th Century American Mounted Objects

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Coral, Brass

Pair of Decorative Tusk Horn
Pair of Decorative Tusk Horn
H 16 in W 15.5 in D 6 in
Pair Chinese Export Famille Rose Enameled Elephant Candle Holders, Early 20th C
Located in Austin, TX
fur. Their eyes highlighted in green. Their tusks glazed yellow. The harness decorated in bright
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

Aquatic Elegance: Molluscan Diversity Illustrated and Hand-Colored in 1849
Located in Langweer, NL
elephant tusks. 3. **Marginella sp.** - These small gastropods have smooth, shiny shells that are often
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Antique 1840s Prints

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Paper

Wooden Head, Edo People, Benin Nigeria with Stand
Located in Hamburg, DE
being a rounded base, then surrounded by diagonal sections. The neck is surrounded by nine rows of coral
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Antique Mid-19th Century Beninese Busts

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Hardwood

Marine Mollusk Masterpieces: Artistry from the Depths, Hand-Colored in 1849
Located in Langweer, NL
gastropod that has a gilled, top-shaped shell with a slit-like opening. 5. **Dentalium elephantinum**: Tusk
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Antique 1840s Prints

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Paper

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Located in St Annes, Lancashire
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Located in St Annes, Lancashire
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Located in St Annes, Lancashire
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Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
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Located in St Annes, Lancashire
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Set of 12 Original Antique Botanical Prints, circa 1840
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Chinese Cobalt Blue and Gold Porcelain Vase
Located in New York, NY
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Located in Austin, TX
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Art Nouveau Commode by Émile Gallé
Art Nouveau Commode by Émile Gallé
H 31.25 in W 33.63 in D 21.25 in
Vintage Botanical Elegance: A Study of Leaves and Patterns, Published in 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
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Kangxi Marked Chinese Large Plate Porcelain Blue & White Flower Bask, circa 1700
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
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Chinese Carved Zitan Table-Form Stand, Republic Period, Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
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Derby Porcelain Salmon Ground Plate, Marsh Hibiscus, after William Curtis
By Derby
Located in Downingtown, PA
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Store closing March 31. Tibetan Necklace Published in History of Beads w Dzi
Located in Santa Fe, NM
elements consist of these materials: chank shell, coral, turquoise, agate and dzi beads, simulated amber
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Textiles

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Tessellated Fossil Coral and Horn Faux Elephant Tusks by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Maitland Smith faux elephant tusks made of tessellated fossil coral and horn with brass
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Chinse Carved Ivory Tusk
Located in Stamford, CT
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

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Chinse Carved Ivory Tusk
Chinse Carved Ivory Tusk
H 19 in W 51 in D 6 in
Maitland Smith Decorative Faux Tusks
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large pair of ornamental tusks. Made by Maitland Smith. Tessellated corral and brass. Highest
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

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Coral, Brass

Decorative Pair of Mounted Tusk Horn
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant pair of tusk/Horn made of resin mounted on a brass and coral stone base. Base size: 6" x 6".
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20th Century American Mounted Objects

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Coral, Brass

Decorative Pair of Mounted Tusk Horn
Decorative Pair of Mounted Tusk Horn
H 15.5 in W 16 in D 6 in
Three Vintage Nepalese Brass and Glass Animals, 1970's, Nepal
Located in Austin, TX
, made out of brass sheet and wire, and inlaid with glass beads imitating turquoise and coral. The
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Vintage 1970s Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Sea Life Ice Bucket
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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Vintage 1970s English Chinoiserie Sheffield and Silverplate

Sea Life Ice Bucket
Sea Life Ice Bucket
H 12.25 in Dm 13 in
Antique Head of an Oba King Bronze Benin Sculpture African Tribal Altar Bust
Located in Dayton, OH
of coral beads, with lateral strands of coral suspended around both ears. A single bead extends from
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Antique Late 19th Century Tribal Busts

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Danish Sofa with Coral and Tusk Fabric
By Harbinger
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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Maitland Smith Tessellated Coral and Mother of Pearl Tusks
By Maitland Smith
Located in Morristown, NJ
Maitland Smith Tessellated Coral & Mother Pearl Inlaid in brass Tusks, atop a black lacquer
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects

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Benin Bronze Memorial Head from The Nelson Rockefeller Collection, Signed, 1978
Located in Pau, FR
its Obas (or kings). In this case, the Oba is shown wearing a hat and a multi-strand coral-bead
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Vintage 1970s American Tribal Busts

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Bronze

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Questions About Coral And Tusk
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mammoths did not use their tusks to eat, but instead used them to dig for food, rub bark from the trees and to fight one another for territory. Now, the wooly mammal’s tusk is used for décor as a conversation piece. On 1stDibs, find a selection of authentic mammoth tusks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Yes, ivory tusks can be used for sculptures and figurines. However, the U.S. and many other countries have banned the import of ivory, meaning many artists no longer work with the material. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of sculptures from some of the world's top galleries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Boar tusks are available from pig farmers and reputable animal sellers. Boar tusks vary in size depending on the pig’s age. Tusks that are sold tend to be on the smaller side. Browse a variety of boar tusk items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not a boar tusk is ivory depends on the species. The babirusa hogs from Indonesia are one species that has ivory tusks. Shop a collection of ivory decorative objects and jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, apple coral is real coral. It comes from a variety of sponge coral found in waters along the coasts of Taiwan and Indonesia. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted coral jewelry and decorative objects from some of the world’s top makers and sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Oxblood coral is a type of coral belonging to the genus Corallium. Its deep, vibrant red color makes it a popular material for fine jewelry. Most oxblood coral comes from waters located off the shores of Italy. Find a variety of oxblood coral gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Aka coral, also known as oxblood, is a deep red to dark red coral with a shiny finish. The gem is also characterized by its translucency, which is like that of glass. In jewelry, aka coral creates a truly eye-catching piece. Shop a collection of expertly vetted gems from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Coral turquoise is a type of jewelry that includes two types of precious stones, specifically, coral and turquoise. Artisans in the southwestern U.S. produce coral and turquoise rings, earrings, pendants, necklaces and bracelets. Shop a variety of turquoise coral jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A coral cameo is a piece of jewelry or a decorative object that features a coral gemstone with a face on it. Jewelry makers produce it by carving in high relief onto the surface of the coral. Find a range of coral cameo jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Also known as fossil coral, coral jade is a stone formed by ancient corals. The process can take up to 20 million years.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Red coral is the most valuable of all precious coral and is frequently harvested for jewelry. It is a species from the Mediterranean and Pacific Ocean and famous for its intensely red color.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Some of it is. While imitation blue coral is made from a variety of materials, including polyresin, natural blue coral is a vulnerable species unique to the Indian and Pacific oceans in the tropics. Commonly found in shallow waters off Ishigaki Island in southwest Japan, blue coral has a skeleton made of aragonite, and it’s the only species in the Helioporidae family. Shop a collection of blue coral pieces from sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not coral fossils are rare depends on their specific type. Agatized coral that comes from chalcedony quartz is rare, while others are more common. You'll find a collection of coral fossil decorative objects from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Red coral is believed to be the most valuable of the coral that is used in jewelry design. Red coral is found deep in the sea and it is the only coral species that is red in color on its inside as well as its exterior. . It is believed to impart courage and helps in overcoming fear and nervousness in the individual wearing it. Red coral is also believed to have amazing healing effects. Find a collection of vintage coral jewelry on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Spanish and European traders would trade coral with the Navajo peoples. The coral was mined from the Mediterranean coastlines and came in an array of colors from white to orange and deep red. Shop a collection of Navajo coral jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Coral is often thought of as an aquatic rock, but they can be found around the globe in sedimentary rocks and they’re not made of rock at all. Coral is calcium carbonate and it comes from the leftover skeletons or exoskeletons of simple living animals. Corals began about 510 million years ago, which is why they can be found just about anywhere on the planet. Shop a collection of coral pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Angel skin coral is a type of light pink coral that actually gets its color from an albino-esque disorder, a defect of satsuma coral. The link pink color is a favorite amongst jewelry makers. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic angel skin coral jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What coral beads mean is largely a matter of personal interpretation. In West Africa, people tend to associate coral beads with royalty and power. Coral beads first arrived in Benin, Africa, during the 16th century when the Portuguese traded them for local handicrafts. You'll find a selection of coral bead jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, corals can indeed become fossils, though the process can take up to 20 million years. When a polyp dies, its tissue decays, and the skeleton that is left behind is what will eventually fossilize. You’ll find a collection of fossilized coral from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify your coral jewelry, dip a cotton swab in acetone and rub an inconspicuous area. If you see any color transfer onto the swab, your necklace is a dyed artificial bead. A licensed and experienced appraiser can help you determine the specific type of coral. Find a collection of expertly vetted coral jewelry on 1stDibs.