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    Posted 8 years ago

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    Don't know much about this little guy but my dad had him as far as i could remember. Ive been looking for another 1online that looks like it but ive hadn't had much luck. I tried the Ivory test a real hot pin and it didn't burn. The white part on his feet. And hes supposed to have 2 tusks

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    1. kyratango kyratango, 8 years ago
      Google image for Ceylan/Sri Lanka carved ebony elephants.

      http://www.ashop.me/p/8652022/large-antique-art-deco-ceylonese-carved-ebony-elephant-figure.html

      Welcome to CW :-)
    2. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 8 years ago
      I would agree with kyratango, looks like it was carved from Gabon a/k/a Gaboon ebony. I have some in the shop I turn on the lathe and it finishes, carves and turns quite well.

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