130. Ivory Corn Cob Cane-ca. 1880-vertical And - Aug 29, 2015 | Kimball M. Sterling Inc. Tfl-1915 In Tn
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130. Ivory Corn Cob Cane-Ca. 1880-Vertical and
130. Ivory Corn Cob Cane-Ca. 1880-Vertical and
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130. Ivory Corn Cob Cane-Ca. 1880-Vertical and elongated ivory handle carved to depict a corn cob with whorl of husk, attached kernels and emerging silk, exceptionally well figured snake wood shaft with a metal collar and ferrule. The cane aged well with the fitly warm and glazed patina to its handle.-In terms of symbolic significance, maize holds very much the same meaning as other similar foods. H. 4 ½” x 1”, O.L. 39”-$800-$1,200
Condition
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.
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130. Ivory Corn Cob Cane-Ca. 1880-Vertical and

Estimate $800 - $1,200
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Starting Price $600
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