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AFRICAN CARVED VERDITE STONE ELEPHANT SCULPTURE

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AFRICAN CARVED VERDITE STONE ELEPHANT SCULPTURE

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Description

Large carved Verdite stone elephant sculpture, signed B.C., Zimbabwe, Africa, depicted in stride with trunk turned upward exposing bone tusks, one tusk with glue repair, on custom wood base, elephant only: approx 11"h, 17.25"w, 6.5"d, overall: approx 12"h, 32lbs total Start Price: $80.00

Condition

3.23.22-LOT 439- The elephant is heavy and stands sturdy, there are some slight surface wear/ abrasions overall, particularly at right, ear, brown color variation as pictured throughout the stone, tusks are intact with one having some small loss and glue restoration, feet show very minor chipping, the rustic base shows, tonal variation, and lines in wood

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AFRICAN CARVED VERDITE STONE ELEPHANT SCULPTURE

Name: AFRICAN CARVED VERDITE STONE ELEPHANT SCULPTURE
SKU: 148423243
Price: 225 USD
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