Intricately carved oriental figure from genuine Hippo Tooth Ivory on a base - rare!

ORIENTAL FIGURE INTRICATELY CARVED FROM GENUINE HIPPO TOOTH (IVORY) ON A STAND

SIZE (EXCLUDING BASE): 130 MM

SIZE (INCLUDING BASE): 145 MM

THIS IS A GENUINE HIPPO TOOTH AND NOT FROM AN ELEPHANT TUSK

THE ITEM HAS BEEN RESEARCHED & ITS SHAPE AND MARKINGS SHOW THAT IT IS DEFINITELY A HIPPO TOOTH

TO CONFIRM THIS IS SO THE FOLLOWING SITE CAN BE LOOKED AT:

http://curatorialtrainee.wordpress.com/2012/02/25/schreger-lines-and-narwhal-tusks/

COURIER / POSTAGE FEES TO BE PAID BY BUYER

FEE FROM POSTNET TO A POSTNET NEAR YOU WILL BE R 100 - INSURANCE MIGHT BE EXTRA

VIA THE POST OFFICE IT WILL COST APPROXIMATELY R 55-00 BUT THIS IS NOT ADVISED DUE TO POOR DELIVERY

PLEASE SEND A REQUEST FOR A QUOTE VIA QUESTIONS & ANSWERS SHOULD YOU REQUIRE OTHER OPTIONS