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What is ivory worth?

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What is ivory worth?
Ivory is so precious because of its cultural value as a status symbol. A single pound of ivory can sell for $1,500 and elephant tusks can weigh around 250 pounds.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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"Baule Colonial Sculpture Ivory Coast, " Carved Wood Statue created circa 1910
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This sculpture was created by an unknown Baule artist from Ivory Coast. It depicts a man in a suit
Category

1910s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Ivory Coast Contemporary Carved Painted Wood Guro Mask
Located in Queens, NY
African Ivory Coast Contemporary (Early 2000s) carved wood openwork Guro ceremonial mask (the
Category

20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ivory

African Ivory Coast 20th Century Carved Wood Baule Diviner Seated Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Ivory Coast 20th Century carved wood Baule seated male trance diviner figure with incised
Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ivory

African Ivory Coast 20th Century Carved Wood Baule Mbra Monkey Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Ivory Coast 20th Century carved wood Baule Mbra monkey figure, seated with a string
Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ivory

Dark Wood Carved Elephant with Tusk Sculpture (2 available)
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a n intricately carved Elephant sculpture. The caving looks to of East Indian origin. Its
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ivory, Wood

"Senufo Mask of Ceremonies (from Republic Ivory Coast), " Painted Carved Wood
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Senufo Mask of Ceremonies (from Republic Ivory Coast)" is an carved wood artifact from the Senufo
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

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