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Fri, Feb 7, 2020 09:00AM EST
Lot 347

Carved Wood Mythical Beast and Guardian Figure

Estimate: $100 - $300

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
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$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
19th/20th century, carved mythical creature with hollowed interior, possibly a drum, with animal teeth embellishments, possibly of Mexican origin, 20-1/2 in.; two piece wood guardian figure, minimally decorated, inlaid bone or ivory carved eye, 29 in. (when assembled)Note:˜?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn., Provenance: Edwards Living Estate, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Condition

mythical creature with scattered surface abrasions, scratches, surface dirt layer; guardian figure with wood loss due to exposure to elements and probable pest damage, some chips and cracks, one inlaid eye missing
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