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    Maritime Art

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    31 January 2007

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    • Three Whale's Teeth
    Lot 79 | PROPERTY OF A WEST COAST COLLECTOR Read more

    Three Whale's Teeth

    Price realised

    USD 720

    Estimate

    USD 600 - USD 800

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    Three Whale's Teeth
    [unfinished], two as a matched pair, and partially polished, with holes drilled for screw or fastener, both cut; the third polished on one side and with the preliminary drawing of a female figure and geometric borders.
    5¼ in. (13.3 cm.) and smaller. (3)

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    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.


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    PROPERTY OF A WEST COAST COLLECTOR

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