1917/​1590

Walrus tusk. Weight 1919 g. L. 64 cm.

Provenance: Aage Essemann 1888–1959, worked for The Royal Greenland Trading Company, Kryolith Mine and colony manager for Sukkertoppen and Jacobshavn until his return to Denmark 1932. Hence heirs.

Condition

Wear due to age and use. Several countries outside the EU (third countries) ban import of items containing materials from endangered species. This lot number might be covered by such provision and potential buyers are advised to familiarize themselves with these rules.

Auction

Varia, 25 April 2019

Category

Ethnographica

Estimate

2,000–3,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

2,900 DKK  

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