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"AKASSA" 1895 THE FETISH HORN OF THE KING BOA"
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AN INTERESTING SINGLE ELEPHANT TUSK WITH INSCRIBED PLAQUE
"AKASSA" 1895 THE FETISH HORN OF THE KING BOA"
The single tusk mounted with a heavy brass cap and ring, with brass plaque inscribed "AKASSA" 1895/THE/FETISH HORN/OF THE/KING BOA, plaque with applied silver border, tusk with square hole cut through to core
Tusk: 15 lbs. (7 kgs.); length 45 inches (114.2 cms.)
Tusk with fine aged patina overall.
"AKASSA" 1895 THE FETISH HORN OF THE KING BOA"
The single tusk mounted with a heavy brass cap and ring, with brass plaque inscribed "AKASSA" 1895/THE/FETISH HORN/OF THE/KING BOA, plaque with applied silver border, tusk with square hole cut through to core
Tusk: 15 lbs. (7 kgs.); length 45 inches (114.2 cms.)
Tusk with fine aged patina overall.
Literature
Conger, Roger N., Texas Collector: Gaines de Graffenried, Texian Press, Waco, 1987, pages 61 and 71.
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Ivory and Tortoiseshell
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing ivory or tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.