A narwhale tusk - Monodon Monoceros - brought to Denmark from Greenland 1907 by Peter Freuchen. Weight 3083 g. L. 183 cm.
A narwhale tusk - Monodon Monoceros - brought to Denmark from Greenland 1907 by Peter Freuchen. Weight 3083 g. L. 183 cm.
Provenance: Great-grandson of Danish journalist, writer and explorer Peter Freuchen who did several expeditions to Greenland often together with Knud Rasmussen and formed close relations to this country.
Condition Report:
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. Repair/glued approx. 25 cm from the point.
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A narwhale tusk - Monodon Monoceros - brought to Denmark from Greenland 1907 by Peter Freuchen. Weight 3083 g. L. 183 cm.
Provenance: Great-grandson of Danish journalist, writer and explorer Peter Freuchen who did several expeditions to Greenland often together with Knud Rasmussen and formed close relations to this country.
Condition Report:
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. Repair/glued approx. 25 cm from the point.