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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 with a white hat. He stands with his hands in his pockets.
18 1/2" x 6 1/4" sculpt...
Category
1910s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Baule Spirit Spouse Sculpture, Carved Wood, Ivory Coast, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
African Ivory Coast 20th Century Baule carved wood \"Spirit Spouse\" seated female figure (\"Blolo Bla\") with incised hair, symmetric face, hands at her sides, featuring crosshatche...
Category
20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Braid
Baule Ram Mask Sculpture, Folk Art Carved Wood, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
Located in Wembley, GB
Baule Ram Mask Ivory Coast Tribal African Sculpture Large Horn Mask
A striking and museum-quality Baule ram mask from Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire), dating to the second third of the 2...
Category
Vintage 1920s Ivorian Folk Art Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood, Bentwood, Driftwood, Alligator
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"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 people of Africa, in the northeastern cote d'Ivoire.
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
"Senufo Dance Mask - Ivory Coast, " Wood Carved Mask created circa 1940
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This ceremonial mask was created by an unknown Senufo artist from the Ivory Coast. It depicts an abstracted human face with horns and other protrusions. The wood is dark.
13" x 7" ...
Category
1940s Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Baule Female Fertility Figure, Carved Wood, Ivory Coast, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
African Ivory Coast Late 20th Century carved wood Baule female fertility figure with incised hair, symmetric face, scarification marks, her hands holding her swollen abdomen, sitting...
Category
20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
