Lot 3073

African Carved Ebony Wood Turtle Letter Opener

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Collection of African Carved Wooden Serving Spoons, Letter Opener, Etc.: Collection of African Carved Wooden Serving Spoons, Letter Opener, Etc.

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Carved African Ebony Wood Turtle Letter Opener: Hummert Estate: Hand Carved African Ebony Wood Turtle Letter Opener, measures 9.25''L x 1 3/8''W, Tanzania, Africa

2017Carved African Ebony Wood Turtle Letter OpenerSee Sold Price

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Antique c1940 African Ebony Wood Tribal Letter Opener: Antique African Ebony Wood Tribal Letter Opener 9" Dimensions: 9.00 inches* Weight: .25 lbs* * (estimate/approximately)

2016Antique c1940 African Ebony Wood Tribal Letter OpenerSee Sold Price

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Antique c1940 African Ebony Wood Tribal Letter Opener: Antique African Ebony Wood Tribal Letter Opener 9"

2015Antique c1940 African Ebony Wood Tribal Letter OpenerSee Sold Price

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Carrol Boyes (South African, 1954-2019) - Letter Opener: Carrol Boyes (South African, 1954-2019) - Letter Opener Knife. Made of 18/8 metal. Original box. 26.5cm. Carrol Boyes was a South African artist, businesswoman, and former teacher that is best known

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NINE AFRICAN ITEMS, eight carved wood lette: NINE AFRICAN ITEMS, eight carved wood letter openers and a bronze figurine of a woman with hatchet. Longest letter opener is 10-7/8" long.

2005NINE AFRICAN ITEMS, eight carved wood letteSee Sold Price

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African contemporary decorative accessories: (lot of 13) African contemporary decorative accessories including carved Tanzanian ebony figural letter openers, bowl, bread trays, bangle; ceramic plaque depicting a stylized celebration; together wi

2013African contemporary decorative accessoriesSee Sold Price

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LOT OF CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC BEADS AND MORE: Lot includes African palm beads, wood letter opener with palm beads and partial basket.

2014LOT OF CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC BEADS AND MORESee Sold Price

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LOT OF TWO VINTAGE AFRICAN WOOD CARVINGS: LOT OF TWO VINTAGE AFRICAN WOOD CARVINGS

2023LOT OF TWO VINTAGE AFRICAN WOOD CARVINGSSee Sold Price

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EIGHT ASSORTED AFRICAN CARVINGS: Comprising: a silver mounted letter opener, a pair of candlesticks, a bronze mounted cup with paw feet, and four small relief carvings. Length of letter opener 9.5 in. Height of candlesticks 4 in. (Co

2019EIGHT ASSORTED AFRICAN CARVINGSSee Sold Price

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LOT OF THREE SMALL AFRICAN TRIBAL CARVINGS, includ: LOT OF THREE SMALL AFRICAN TRIBAL CARVINGS, includes: male and female masks and a letter opener; length of letter opener 9-1/2 inches (Est. 30-50 the Lot)

2005LOT OF THREE SMALL AFRICAN TRIBAL CARVINGS, includSee Sold Price

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AFRICAN CARVED WOOD ANIMALS & A BLACKWARE TURTLE: AFRICAN CARVED WOOD ANIMALS (3), IMPLEMENTS (7), & A BLACKWARE TURTLE, L 5"-11 1/2":Carved wood animals include 1 Kenyan turtle, L.6", 1 bird, 1 rhinoceros, and 1 kudu, as well as 3 letter openers, 2

2014AFRICAN CARVED WOOD ANIMALS & A BLACKWARE TURTLESee Sold Price

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2016Antique c1940 African Ebony Wood Tribal Letter OpenerSee Sold Price

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2013LOT OF CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC BEADS AND MORESee Sold Price

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Set of 2 African Bone Sculpture, depicting a Crocodile and a letter opener: Title : Set of 2 African Bone Sculpture, depicting a Crocodile and a letter opener Description (FR): Ensemble de deux sculpture en os africain, representant un crocodile et un ouvre lettre Description

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African Carved Ebony Wood Turtle Letter Opener

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Description

Hummert Estate African Carved Ebony Wood Turtle Letter Opener, measures 10''L, purchased in 1985 at an Antique Show in Quincy, Massachusetts

Condition

pr-owned with normal wear for age, unless stated otherwise

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African Carved Ebony Wood Turtle Letter Opener

Name: African Carved Ebony Wood Turtle Letter Opener
SKU: 53360406
Price: 20 USD
Availability: InStock

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