African Ivory. Bidders should be aware of the changing laws regarding commercialization of ivory and other product containing endangered species both on the Federal and State levels. This lot will be accompanied by a signed affidavit from the client that this object was in the United States prior to January 18, 1990, and is to the best of their knowledge and ability made prior to February 26, 1976 in accordance with Federal law. Ivory cannot be shipped out of the United States or to New York or New Jersey, and will not be shipped to California after June 30, 2016.

Europe, 17th to 19th century CE. This is a charming piece that probably belonged to a child from a wealthy family. Before plastic, Europeans had ivory, and they used it for an amazing variety of things that today we make of plastic. This ivory teething ring is in the shape of a collared monkey's head -- with the monkey's mouth holding its own round ring, perhaps to make the child feel better that they were not going through teething alone! Size: 4.35" L x 1.2" W (11 cm x 3 cm).

Provenance: Ex-Paul and Louise Bernheimer collection, Cambridge, MA and Laguna Woods, CA., acquired before 1980.

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Some wear but shape is clear.