Lot #208 - A magnificent and very large pair of African Elephant Tusks
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Antiques & Interiors including Fine Asian, Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art
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Sale Date:25 Nov 2012 ~ 11am
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Lot #:208
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Lot Description:A magnificent and very large pair of African Elephant Tusks
The tusks are of wonderful form and colour. They were harvested in the mid to late 1960's in Kenya, and imported into Australia in 1998, having spent many years in storage, they are each mounted on Mt Elgon Olive Wood. The tusk marked 3 is approximately 259cms long and weighs 49.3kgs the tusks 3 is approximately 235 cms long and weighs 46.7kgs. -
Notes:Please Note: This Lot is subject to CITES Regulations when exporting outside of Australia
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Estimate:A$25,000 - 35,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Precious Objects
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.