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A pair of extra-large swordfish tusks mounted on custom-fit pedestals. 
Caught in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea. Such teeth were used to make weapons. 
Very decorative items.

APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS including stand
Height Tusk 1: 100 cm
Height Tusk 2: 94 cm

DISCLAIMERS
- Since it is a natural tusk, it might have some natural minimal cracks and crevices in the tusk. This is normal. Please refer to pictures.
- Our tusks are cleaned professionally, but sometimes minor discolouration still occurs. This is natural and normal, and not something we can do a lot about. Please refer to the pictures.

SHIPMENT
- The tusks will will be sent with a Track & Trace code via DHL Parcel, DPD or postNl. The tracking will be updated in your Catawiki lot once your parcel has been dropped off. Please check regularly to avoid your parcel being returned. 
- If you have any questions about your parcel please contact us using the Catawiki message service. We will try to reply within 3 working days.

Indonesia - 21st century

Pair of extra large swordfish rostrums mounted on custom pedestals - Xiphias gladius (2) - Non-CITES Species

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Paleogene, Eocene (56 - 33.9 million years)

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1990s

Devonian, Lower (419.2 - 393.3 million years)

1950-1974

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