Click on the picture for a closer view. | Presented here is a
small assortment of walrus tusk (ivory) carvings from the late 1970s.
From Tobolsk or Kholmogory. All items in excellent condition. Note:
all items much whiter than in pictures which have a tint. A) Salt cellar with spoon. (Far left.) Carved with Moscow Olympic symbols on two sides. About 3½" tall. $75. One only. B) Small Vase with Fish Carvings. (Near left.) Openwork carving, "Olympiad" (in Russian) and "80" (for 1980) carved into the back. About 4¼" tall. $75. 1 only. C) Beaded Necklace with Leaf Carvings. Click here for picture. Small beads mixed with 9 delicate miniature leaf carvings. Beautiful work, carved clasp. 1980s. 18" long" tall. $125. 1 only. (Sorry picture doesn't do justice to this piece.) |