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Lega Ivory Figure

5th July 2023, 04:47 PM

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Sajen

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian

Hi Rob,

Interesting item in the Sotheby's link and indeed close to the one you have. I see that Sotheby's say that example is made from hippo ivory. I don't think yours is hippo ivory, I believe it is elephant ivory.

Agree with Ian about the material.

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african, iginga, ivory, lega, zaire

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