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I have a collection myself,as well as some kind of a horn that is made from a tusk.Not sure if it is elephant,mammoth,or some sort of a walrus...it'sabout 12"ong and 2 1/2'in diameter with a few sqaured bands near the pointed end. Also have a complete chess set carved from ivory, but no board to go with it. I got it all from a lady that I once worked with. My wife has been after me to sell it all, as she thinks it just clutters up the cases and she complains about dusting it all the time. I think it was valued at arounf $3500.00 when I have it checked about 10 years ago.

The markings on the crab are likely the signature of the artist that carved it. Many certain artist bring premiums for their work,as they are long dead.

Kamo Gari,

I have a pretty good collection of Netsuke and other bits and pieces of ivory and Rose wood carvings. I had them appraised by an expert about 7 years ago. He detailed each piece. There is also a ivory chess set. Some are Mammoth tusks, others elephant, and if I remember correctly maybe Narwhal or some type of sea lion tusks. there is also a Swahili tribal ceremonial horn that is made from an elephant's tusk.

We are looking to put them up for sale, so if you would like some pics and to get first shot at any of this stuff before we list them on Ebay, let me know.

Thanks,
Longranger280

Wow! The detail is truly amazing!

I never heard of Netsuke before. I've got to look around now! My Dad was in MacArthur's occupying force in Okinawa. I have an embroidered tablecloth, some painted chopsticks, painted wooden plates, tea cups... I never looked that closely at figurines in the house.