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Vintage Brazilian Hand-Carved Ironwood Sculpture of Whale and a Shark
About the Item
Vintage Brazilian hand carved Ironwood sculpture of a whale and a shark.
Hand carved Brazilian sculpture hand crafted in amazing detail from one of earth's hardest natural ironwood.
These are authentic art pieces crafted of Brazilian ironwood.
Though this wood is very difficult to work, it is meticulously carved and etched to reveal incredible detail.
Dimensions:
Whale: 4.5 in H x 15.5 in W x D: 3.5 in.
Dimensions:
Shark:3.5 in H x 13 in W x D :3 in.
Very nice polished heavy dark wood, no dents with a smooth finish over all
Good condition with beautiful visible wood grain, some cracks under the whale body..
circa 1950-60's. hand made in Brazil
From Wikipedia:
The Ironwood comes from the heavy, dense heart wood that trees produce. The wood is one of the heaviest in the world.
Traditionally, it was used for firewood and charcoal with some carving.
- Dimensions:Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Folk Art (In the Style Of)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950-1960
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:North Hollywood, CA
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