Original and authentic hand carved mammoth tusk. Carved (Circa 1890) ,containing intricate polychromed scenes of people paying homage and presenting gifts to the Immortals. There are 81 individually carved figures (including Immortals). Scene also depicts, deer, dragon, foo lion, elephant, foo dog, pagodas, walls, rocks, trees and many more carvings. Signed by master carver to plaque on base of tusk. Reverse of tusk carving has hand etched scene depicting the Immortals and maidens. Measures approximately 106" tusk length x approximately 15 3/4" circumference at thickest point (265cm x 40cm). Other measures of size are approximately 46" width x 38" depth x 49" height + 9" wood supprting base height (115 cm x 95 cm x 122.5 + 2258 cm). The provenance of this extraordinary piece is from the collection of a European Family now residing in Palm Beach. Comparable carvings of this size and quality, 100% genuine Mammoth Ivory Tusk, are extremely rare in the World. The extinct Woolly Mammoth roamed the earth 4,000-40,000 years ago. Mammoth tusks can still be found in Siberia, Alaska and the Yukon. Mammoth ivory tusk trading is legal worldwide. Bids for this item will only be accepted from previous identified bidders,that have provided personal contact information directly to Carstens Galleries. Form of payment accepted; only wire transfer. Pick up or shipping to U.S. or international destinations is the responsibility of the buyer.

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