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What is ivory worth?
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Ivory is so precious because of its cultural value as a status symbol. A single pound of ivory can sell for $1,500 and elephant tusks can weigh around 250 pounds.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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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
"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
Wood, Paint
Bespoke Antique Victorian Carved Ivory Dog Head Magnifying Glass Object of Vertu
Located in Forney, TX
comprised of a 19th century hand carved ivory figural parasol handle, the exquisite carving rather
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
"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
Category
1940s Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Art Nouveau Bronze and Ivory Sculpture of a Girl by Austrian Ferdinand Lugerth
By Ferdinand Lugerth
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Nouveau patinated bronze and ivory sculpture of a girl on a marble plinth by austrian author
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Metal, Silver, Copper
Okimono Set of Carved Red Apple-Shapped Ivory Figurines with a Wooden Brown Base
Located in North Miami, FL
Materials: ivory, wood
Technique: carved, hand-carved, hand-crafted
Date: late 19th century
Style: Meiji
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
