Ivory – African 3 Tusk Set

GENUINE AFRICAN ELEPHANT IVORY

A set of three smaller size African elephant ivory tusks carved in high relief with snakes, leafage, villagers.

The International Trade in Ivory was banned by CITES in 1989.
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora is an international agreement between governments. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten the survival of the species.

This carving dates to the mid 1950's and was sourced from the Congo according to the original owners.
These three tusks together form a tripod stand. Evidenced by the hole in the upper back section on each.
The tripod pin that could be used to hold them together lost over time.

Condition: very good.

Refer Large Images for details, quality and condition, they also form the description.

Depending on your computer monitor / phone / etc colour may vary to actual.

Dimensions are maximum measurements
Top Tusk: Snakes and Leafage
Length about : 63.3 cm length
Diameter about : 4.4 cm
Weight about 1064 grams (1.06kg)
A$ 2150

Dimensions are maximum measurements
Middle Tusk: Leafage
Length about : 63 cm length
Diameter about : 5.4 cm
Weight about 1212 grams (1.21kg)
A$ 2500

Dimensions are maximum measurements
Bottom Tusk: Three villagers
Length about : 63 cm length
Diameter about : 5.4 cm
Weight about 1246 grams (1.24kg)
A$ 2500

A$7150 for the set
(Can be sold separately)

African Ivory carvings are classed as primitive art.
They do not have the fine details and artwork seen in Japanese and Chinese artworks.
They are however in demand by collectors of primitive artworks.

Due to the never ending demand for legal pre Cites ivory in China, Japan, and around the world, ivory will keep on increasing in value.
Its attraction and beauty stretching back thousands of years is timeless.