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Mammot Ivory Tusk - 12 Running Horses - SOLD

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Mammot Ivory Tusk - 12 Running Horses | SKU: 4422

This beautifully handcrafted mammoth ivory tusk 12 runing horses. Clear detailed view of the horses can be seen easily, running with their manes flowing delicately. Look at the expertise of the artist as each tiny detail has been paid attention to. Clear delineated lines, capture the action packed scene in simple lines.
The horse’s faces depict the excitement and action with open mouth and wide, flared nostrils.
Buy this absolutely magnificent carving for yourself and let it pass down as an heirloom!
The stand is elaborately carved wood, which highlights the carving above. - Height including the stand:22 cn

Measurements:
In Centimeters:
Width: 55.0 Cm, Height: 10.0 Cm , Length: 4.0 Cm
In Inches:
Width: 22 In, Height: 4 In , Length: 2 In

Mammot Ivory Tusk - 12 Running Horses
Mammot Ivory Tusk - 12 Running Horses
 

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