.jpg?w=1)
PROBABLY AMERICAN, 19TH CENTURY
Details
A relief carved whale's tooth
probably American, 19TH CENTURY
carved in relief showing a whale "stoving in" a whale boat with the whale ship in the background
6¾ in (17.1 cm.) length
probably American, 19TH CENTURY
carved in relief showing a whale "stoving in" a whale boat with the whale ship in the background
6¾ in (17.1 cm.) length
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Material from Endangered Species.
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