46. Ivory Figural Badine-Ca. 1860-Vertical ivory handle topped by the head of an old man with a bearded face with shell and flower framing, ebony shaft and a brass ferrule. Inspired by antiquity the artist imbues this splendid handle with a powerful appeal and the outstanding quality and depth of carving makes it a really rare and first rate piece of ivory art.-H. 3 ¾” x 1 ¼”, O.L. 37”-$800-$1,000

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.