Posted 4 years ago
Kjane79
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Not sure what this is made from. Maybe bone or ivory and petrified wood. Does anyone recognize it? It came in a box from my grandparents estate.
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| Folk Art370 of 2580 |  |  |
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Posted 4 years ago
Kjane79
(69 items)
Not sure what this is made from. Maybe bone or ivory and petrified wood. Does anyone recognize it? It came in a box from my grandparents estate.
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What are its dimensions?
Oh yeah. That may help. I'm not home right now to measure, but I'd say it's about 3" long by 2" wide and about 2" tall. I can get actual measurements later if you want, but that gives you some idea.
Possibly a Tagua nut or Palm nut carving. Commonly called Vegetable Nut.
Egyptian Beetle carving
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-old-hand-carved-egyptian-ivory-scarab
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Egyptian-Hand-Carved-Solid-Stone-Statue-Heart-Scarab-Sculpture-/183737888910
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