103. Ivory Satirical Monkey-Jockey Cane-Ca. 1880-Sizeable ivory knob carved to depict a monkey’s head with stretched, pinned ears and rosewood riding cap. The head comes on a longer and tapering bone plinth and a well-dressed, knobby blackthorn branch freed from its bark and fitted with a metal ferrule.-Probably inspired by one of Jean Ignace Isidore Grandville drawings, this cane with a socio-satirical background uses mockery and derision to demonstrate the negative aspects of the human folly. Indeed, the primate displays a whimsical genius and is something of an iconic figure.-H. 3 ¼” x 2”, O.L. 41 ¾”-$800-$1,000

The ivory Loxodonta Africana in this cane complies with pre-cites and the Endangered Species Act 1973 which are currently the law in the United States. It is our opinion that this cane was made before 1973 and the ivory has not been repaired or altered. Each lot in this auction is in our opinion legal to sell in the USA except in states that have restrictions. Please check your state law.Species Authority:(Blumenbach, 1797)Common Name(s):English–African ElephantFrench–Éléphant d'Afrique, Éléphant AfricainSpanish–Elefante AfricanoKingdomPhylumClassOrderFamilyANIMALIACHORDATAMAMMALIAPROBOSCIDEAELEPHANTIDAENo new law is in effect for ivory that complies with the ESA.