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Exceptional Carved Mammoth Ivory Fire Starter.

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Exceptional Carved Mammoth Ivory Fire Starter.

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Description

An exceptionally well carved mammoth ivory fire starter featuring depictions of an eagle, fish, and a bear catching fish. With a custom fitted base. By consignor provenance this piece of mammoth ivory was found in the Tundra of Alaska and is from the Pleistocene Era; was later carved in Bali. From a Mt Vernon, NY collection. Dimensions: fire starter measures approx. 6.675" in length.

Condition

Good, with minor splits.

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Exceptional Carved Mammoth Ivory Fire Starter.

Name: Exceptional Carved Mammoth Ivory Fire Starter.
SKU: 129307974
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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Starting Price $150

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