Zimbabwe Late 19th C Sculpted Warthog Tusk
250,00€
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.