Buffalo Horn Prowling Tiger Sculpture
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 242 |
| Estimate | 50.00 - 100.00 USD |
| Category | Fine Art & Prints |
| Auction | Fine Art, Art Glass, Books & More Multi Platform |
| Date | August 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Kellies Estate Services |
| Location | Okemos, Michigan |
This hand-carved sculpture depicts a prowling tiger, fashioned from a dark, translucent material with a visible fibrous grain consistent with polished water buffalo horn. The feline is rendered in a dynamic walking pose with an open mouth, featuring small white inlays for the teeth and eyes, likely composed of bone or shell. The body is detailed with simple incised lines representing stripes, characteristic of mid-20th-century folk art or souvenir carvings. The sculpture stands on four paws without an integral base. No maker marks, signatures, or foundry stamps are visible on the object.Length: 6.5 inchesHeight: 2 inches.There are minor chips and abrasions to the ears and paws. The surface shows light scratches consistent with age and handling.
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