Zimbabwe Late 19th C Sculpted Warthog Tusk

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Zimbabwe Late 19th C Sculpted Warthog Tusk

Medium sized tusk – est. late 19th Century

Artisanal sculpted with rhino figures

Size : 13cm L – 7 cm H

Brass support and holder

Info on warthog tusk :

Common warthog ivory is taken from the constantly growing canine teeth. The tusks, particularly the upper set, work in much the same way as elephant tusks with all designs scaled down.

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Zimbabwe Late 19th C Sculpted Warthog Tusk

Medium sized tusk – est. late 19th Century

Artisanal sculpted with rhino figures

Size : 13cm L – 7 cm H

Brass support and holder

Info on warthog tusk :

Common warthog ivory is taken from the constantly growing canine teeth. The tusks, particularly the upper set, work in much the same way as elephant tusks with all designs scaled down.