13th Sep, 2023 10:30
Ornithology, Taxidermy, Natural History and Sporting
Carved Hippopotamus Tusk depicting a Crocodile, early 20th century,
A lower canine tooth / tusk from a Hippo / Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius). Carved in relief depicting a crocodile. Most likely from the Loango coast.
CITES Annex B Appendix 11
Note - it is currently legal for hippo tusks to be bought, sold and used for a commercial purpose within the UK. However, with the proposed extension of the Ivory Ban to include ivory from common hippopotamus, killer whale, narwhal, sperm whale and walrus, this tusk could be one of the last to be legally offered at auction.
Dimensions - 25 cms wide
Sold for £130
Carved Hippopotamus Tusk depicting a Crocodile, early 20th century,
A lower canine tooth / tusk from a Hippo / Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius). Carved in relief depicting a crocodile. Most likely from the Loango coast.
CITES Annex B Appendix 11
Note - it is currently legal for hippo tusks to be bought, sold and used for a commercial purpose within the UK. However, with the proposed extension of the Ivory Ban to include ivory from common hippopotamus, killer whale, narwhal, sperm whale and walrus, this tusk could be one of the last to be legally offered at auction.
Dimensions - 25 cms wide
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