No. 12401765

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Large, old, elephant ivory bracelet – D.R. Congo
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€ 290
348 weeks ago

Large, old, elephant ivory bracelet – D.R. Congo

Very fine, old bracelet carved out of elephant ivory with an entirely smooth finish. The veins in the ivory are clearly visible and the bracelet has age-related craquelure and a beautiful, dark, smooth patina from wearing, because women coated themselves with clay to protect them from the sun. The bracelet is very solid. This heavy specimen comes from a wide piece of the tusk, which makes it very large. Used, tribal item from an old, Dutch, private collection. Measurements: Diameter, including ivory: 93 x 85 mm (widest point) The inner size is 68 x 66 mm Thickness of the side is 31 mm Weight: 124 grams! Comes without the pedestal The seller guarantees that this item is made of antique ivory, produced before 1947 and therefore permitted under CITES regulations. This item comes with a certificate of certified appraisal office Ruyten, expert Jan Willem Ruyten. Please see last photo. This item will be shipped by registered post, within Europe only. Special permits are required to ship this lot outside of Europe, which will most likely not be granted. NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF EUROPE

No. 12401765

Sold
Large, old, elephant ivory bracelet – D.R. Congo

Large, old, elephant ivory bracelet – D.R. Congo

Very fine, old bracelet carved out of elephant ivory with an entirely smooth finish. The veins in the ivory are clearly visible and the bracelet has age-related craquelure and a beautiful, dark, smooth patina from wearing, because women coated themselves with clay to protect them from the sun. The bracelet is very solid.

This heavy specimen comes from a wide piece of the tusk, which makes it very large.

Used, tribal item from an old, Dutch, private collection.

Measurements:
Diameter, including ivory:
93 x 85 mm (widest point)
The inner size is 68 x 66 mm
Thickness of the side is 31 mm
Weight: 124 grams!

Comes without the pedestal

The seller guarantees that this item is made of antique ivory, produced before 1947 and therefore permitted under CITES regulations. This item comes with a certificate of certified appraisal office Ruyten, expert Jan Willem Ruyten. Please see last photo.

This item will be shipped by registered post, within Europe only.
Special permits are required to ship this lot outside of Europe, which will most likely not be granted.


NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF EUROPE

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