IMPORTANT RARE CARVED AND SCRIMSHAWED IVORY TIGER HUNTING HORN.

IMPORTANT RARE CARVED AND SCRIMSHAWED IVORY TIGER HUNTING HORN. India, Mid 19th Century. Constructed from an elephant tusk, the base carved and stained with zigzags and cross-hatching, terminating in a silvered collar. The mouthpiece a rectangular cut in the midpoint of the faceted tusk, the tusk inscribed with Hindu (?) characters purportedly a proverb pertaining to the hunt. Mounted on a custom stand. PROVENANCE: From the private collection of “Ick-Bal”, an Indian elephant hunter and guide for celebrities such as Ernest Hemingway, among others. SIZE: 30-1/2” l. CONDITION: Very good with nice patina. 9-90430 MD (1,800-2,400)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	923	$1,265.00	IMPORTANT RARE CARVED AND SCRIMSHAWED IVORY TIGER HUNTING HORN. India, Mid 19th Century. Constructed from an elephant tusk, the base carved and stained with zigzags and cross-hatching, terminating in a silvered collar. The mouthpiece a rectangular cut in the midpoint of the faceted tusk, the tusk inscribed with Hindu (?) characters purportedly a proverb pertaining to the hunt. Mounted on a custom stand. PROVENANCE: From the private collection of “Ick-Bal”, an Indian elephant hunter and guide for celebrities such as Ernest Hemingway, among others. SIZE: 30-1/2” l. CONDITION: Very good with nice patina. 9-90430 MD (1,800-2,400) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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