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You can learn more about our remarkable collection or purchase these and other items. South West Art Company 13910 Old Harbor Lane, #307, Suite 347, Marina Del Rey, California 90292 Tel. (310) 850-7775, fax (310) 306-6262, E-mail: amv@msn.com Contact: Anatoly Valushkin |
Ancient Mammoth Size: L 5.5", H 3" |
Running Horses, two-piece set |
A UNIQUE COLLECTION OF CARVINGS MADE FROM ANCIENT MAMMOTH IVORY AND WOOD South-West Art Company offers examples of its unique collection of modern carvings made from ancient mammoth ivory. |
The most distinguishing feature of this collection is the exquisite style of carving. The company has assembled over 20 of the most talented artists in Russia who have resurrected the technology of native bone carving and are, today, recreating marvelous works of art. These Russian artists have created a multitude of extraordinary figures, presented here for the first time in the United States: miniature sculptures and netsukes, icons and Easter eggs, furniture décor and ornamental weaponry, real life scenes and phantasma- gorical creatures, boxes and chess figurines - there is no limit to their individual ideas and designs. The artworks are made of mammoth tusk, a very rare and precious material, buried deep within the Siberian permafrost for more than 10,000 years. Now extinct for thousands of years, the mammoth has a rich historical and antique value. The quality of mammoth tusk is as good as elephant ivory for carving, aesthetic characteristics and coloring. While saving lives of modern living giants, we are able to make use of our ancient natural treasures long buried and magnificently preserved under layers of tundra permafrost. Today, we are able to transform these unique items of nature into beautifully-carved art pieces which carry along the spirit of ancient 12-century Russian bone carving. Mammoth tusk is specially treated for three years and passes through 15 stages of preparation before it's ready for carving. Ten different carving methods are utilized and the artists use up to 80 different instruments in their work, most of which they make themselves. According to centuries-old traditions, most of the work is done by hand, thus making each item a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. The artists often integrate mammoth tusk with valuable woods, gold, silver, bronze and stone. Several artists even make customized bas-reliefs of famous people or individual clients. Their unique skill and fine craftsmanship produce a striking similarity between the bas-relief and the original, and their impressive imagination breathes life into the ancient material. |
Eagle Size: L 3" H 2.5" |
Lion Cane Handle Size: L 5" |
Mythical Pangolin Wooden Stand, Red velvet. Figurine size: L.8.6" |
Beautiful Bather Size: H 5" |
Easter Egg Size: L 6" |
Eve with an Apple and a Snake Size: L 7.5" |
You can learn more about our remarkable collection or purchase these and other items. South West Art Company 13910 Old Harbor Lane, #307, Suite 347, Marina Del Rey, California 90292 Tel. (310) 850-7775, fax (310) 306-6262, E-mail: amv@msn.com Contact: Anatoly Valushkin |
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These intricately carved sculptures and portraits represent a unique-style of artistic expression matched nowhere in the world. South West Art Company is proud to introduce these fine art pieces to the public. The items displayed are for sale, and we can also provide customized orders and create personalized figurines and specific theme-carvings for individual clients. |
Boxes, Hairgrips, Broches |
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