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Antique Hand Carved Wood Elephant

$450
£341.63
€390.75
CA$628.72
A$699.27
CHF 365.14
MX$8,509.36
NOK 4,663.35
SEK 4,373.40
DKK 2,916.35
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About the Item

Hand carved wood in a form of an elephant. No tusk
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    North Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: E8201stDibs: LU906820150622

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