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Details
An early 20th century whale's tooth with a whale in relief**
the relief of the whale, carved from a piece of pan-bone, and detailed with mouth, eye, and fins and applied to the tooth.
4½ in. (11.4 cm.) length.
the relief of the whale, carved from a piece of pan-bone, and detailed with mouth, eye, and fins and applied to the tooth.
4½ in. (11.4 cm.) length.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.