Lot 339
**Originally Listed At $400**
North America / Siberia, Pliocene to Pleistocene period, ca. 2.6 million to 10,000 years ago; Inuit culture, ca. 20th to 21st century CE. A compelling display of two relics from ancient environments: a weathered Inuit walrus ivory carving and a large mammoth molar fragment. The walrus ivory, carved in modern times with human faces framed by fur parka hoods, exhibits heavy age wear and patination, its surface darkened and cracked from long exposure, perhaps already entering the early stages of fossilization. Beside it, the mammoth molar fragment retains deeply worn enamel ridges, a record of both the animal's lifetime of use and the millennia of environmental weathering that followed. Size of molar: 4.25" L x 3" W x 2.5" H (10.8 cm x 7.6 cm x 6.4 cm); 3.75" H (9.5 cm) on included custom stand.
This item is made of or contains walrus ivory and is classified under the ESA (Endangered Species Act) as an exempt piece. Due to federal and state regulations regarding the sale of ivory, this item cannot be shipped internationally or to individuals residing in the following U.S. states: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Washington. Additionally, buyers are responsible for ensuring that their purchase complies with all local laws and regulations concerning ivory. We guarantee that this piece meets the criteria for an ESA antique exemption under U.S. Federal law, however, we advise buyers to consult with their local authorities to confirm their ability to legally acquire, possess, trade, or sell this item in your state of residence.
Provenance: private Hagar collection, Wildwood, Missouri, USA
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- Condition: Molar tooth is a large fragmentary piece with heavy weathering and wear to enamel and losses to roots. Clear adhesive coating added to the surface to protect and stabilize. The walrus ivory carving has heavy weathering with brown patina and abraded surface texture. The carvings are intact and good condition.
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