Exceptional Carved Fossil Woolly Mammoth Tusk
Located in London, GB
carvings. A mammoth tusk, highly carved in relief with sages, gods and goddesses, including Kwan Yin
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ivory
Carved Mammoth Ivory
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1990s Artist Studio Made Sterling Copper Carved Sun Brooch
Located in Seguin, TX
and hand carved mammoth fossil ivory, by Linda Thompson (20th, 21st century) Texas. Overall patina
Category
1990s American Primitive Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver, Copper
Carved Mammoth Ivory Tusk, Chinese Crafts
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Large mammoth tusk and its wooden support, all finely hollowed out and carved. An exceptional piece
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ivory
Carved Mammoth Tusk with Scenes of Buddha being Fed
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A large pre-historic mammoth tusk taken from the Siberian permafrost, which has been carved with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Ivory
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