Tuesday 13 December 2011 | 10:00 | Lots: 490

Tuesday 13 December 2011 | 10:00 | Lots: 490

Lot 132

Lot 132

A near pair of early 20th Century African ivory tusk vasesEach carved in relief with native...

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Lot 132

Lot Description

A near pair of early 20th Century African ivory tusk vases
Each carved in relief with native figures paddling a canoe past a fish and a grazing antelope beside a palm tree, 11", (28cm) high, (2)

Export issue: Yes

Postage: Auction Default

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

Neither has a base. Both appear to have had green baize at some stage. The vase with the slightly lobed rim has a very minor rim crack but otherwise both sound.

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