A narwhal tusk, Greenland, 20th century. Slender, beautifully grown, completely straight tusk with fine spiral-shaped structure. Even, only slightly patinated surface. Length 97 cm. CITES documents available. historic, historical, handicrafts, handcraft, craft, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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T4TW0K

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571 x 5327 px | 4.8 x 45.1 cm | 1.9 x 17.8 inches | 300dpi

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3 January 2012

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INTERFOTO / History

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