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What is ivory worth?

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What is ivory worth?
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
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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

"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

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Carved Faux Ivory Foo Dogs, a Pair
Located in Pomona, CA
a bell. Carved backbones terminate in curling tails. The foo dogs sit on draped pedestal with carved
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Antique Baule Tribal Horned Mask from Ivory Coast, Hand-Carved African Wood Art
Located in Wembley, GB
A remarkable rare Baule portrait mask from the Ivory Coast, this finely hand-carved tribal piece
Category

Antique Early 1900s Ivorian Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Agate

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