This swordfish bill has been hand carved with a traditional Maori pattern. The pattern is called Rauponga. This design is used on the body of figures to represent the ribs of the ancestor. The design is inspired by the leaf of the fern. The base and cracks in the swordfish bill filled with off white epoxy. To read more about this carving please see the following link: http://teaohou.natlib.govt.nz/journals/teaohou/issue/Mao29TeA/c18.html Approximate Dimension including stand Height including stand: 89 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. - 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.