Black Obsidian Carving of an Elephant
Black Obsidian Carving of an Elephant
Circa 1960
Attributed to George O. Wild
Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Carved from a single specimen of Russian black obsidian, the expert texturing of the hide of the elephant demonstrates the quality of the piece, and the material possesses an excellent sheen. With inset white agate tusks, unsigned. Length 7 in (18cm)
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Black Obsidian Carving of an Elephant
Circa 1960
Attributed to George O. Wild
Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Carved from a single specimen of Russian black obsidian, the expert texturing of the hide of the elephant demonstrates the quality of the piece, and the material possesses an excellent sheen. With inset white agate tusks, unsigned. Length 7 in (18cm)
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