Beautifully carved swordfish bill, a very impressive eye-catcher. The base and cracks in the bill are filled in with resin. The swordfish bill is engraved by a Balinese artisan whose family has been carving for generations. The skill is traditionally passed down from father to son. This master craftsman has intricately carved a Double Dragon motif into this large Swordfish Tusk. As you can see, the carving is of extremely high quality and has an immense amount of detail. It could be seen as a type of scrimshaw; the name given to engravings and carvings done in bone or ivory. APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS The tusk is 88 cm long 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. - Please be aware that some of these pictures have been taken in a dark studio, colors may vary depending on the environment. - THE WEIGHT MENTIONED IS INCLUDING PACKING MATERIAL. THE SHIPMENT - The item 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 to us, in which case the buyer will be responsible for the shipping costs of the 2nd shipment. - For tracking to Spain and Portugal please use this link and add the tracking number from your Catawiki lot https://clientesparcel.dhl.es/LiveTracking/Home - WE DO NOT COMBINE SHIPPING!!! - 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.