Guillermo Leal, Fossilized MAMMOTH IVORY TUSK Carved KOI or CARP Pendant Necklace with 13 Carved Fossilized Mammoth Tusk Beads. The Koi or Carp Pendant measures 4.75" Tall x 2.25" Wide x 1/2" Thick at widest. The Necklace measures 20" Long from the Neck to the bottom of the Pendant. This is a magnificent piece. It is Signed by Guillermo Leal (Texas artist, Born: 1972). Provenance: Property from the collection of the artist, Austin,Texas.

Guillermo Leal is an Austin, Texas-based artist known for creating intricate carvings on fossilized mammoth tusks, with works featuring subjects like skulls (e.g. "Homage to Van Gogh") and koi fish. He uses ancient, fossilized mammoth ivory, sometimes over 10,000 to 20,000 years old, often featuring distinct, aged bark textures. ART CARVINGS AND FOSSILS