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EBay, Collectors, Flea Market & Antiques

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6. It might be considered 'tramp art' since it's made from bone although

Fri Jul 20, 2012, 08:18 AM

Jul 2012

the carvings look more native American.

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Anyone know what this might be worth? [View all] Mosby Jul 2012 OP

how tall is it? grasswire Jul 2012 #1

It's hollow and about 8 1/2" tall Mosby Jul 2012 #2

to me, the figures appear to be Pacific Rim, but not Native American. grasswire Jul 2012 #3

it's not ivory, right? n/t grasswire Jul 2012 #4

With the damage and safeinOhio Jul 2012 #5

It might be considered 'tramp art' since it's made from bone although sinkingfeeling Jul 2012 #6

Lack of patina tells me it is a tourist item. glinda Aug 2012 #7