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Vintage Brazilian Hand-Carved Ironwood Sculpture of Whale and a Shark
$590per set
£448.25per set
€515.14per set
CA$828.73per set
A$902.05per set
CHF 477.96per set
MX$10,848.50per set
NOK 6,077.18per set
SEK 5,569.07per set
DKK 3,848.05per set
About the Item
Vintage Brazilian hand carved Ironwood sculpture of a whale and a shark.
Hand carved Brazilian sculpture hand crafted in amazing detail from one of earth's hardest natural ironwood.
These are authentic art pieces crafted of Brazilian ironwood.
Though this wood is very difficult to work, it is meticulously carved and etched to reveal incredible detail.
Dimensions:
Whale: 4.5 in H x 15.5 in W x D: 3.5 in.
Dimensions:
Shark:3.5 in H x 13 in W x D :3 in.
Very nice polished heavy dark wood, no dents with a smooth finish over all
Good condition with beautiful visible wood grain, some cracks under the whale body..
circa 1950-60's. hand made in Brazil
From Wikipedia:
The Ironwood comes from the heavy, dense heart wood that trees produce. The wood is one of the heaviest in the world.
Traditionally, it was used for firewood and charcoal with some carving.
- Dimensions:Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Folk Art (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950-1960
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Moreno Valley, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: IW3221stDibs: LU906827984612
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