Lot 7
Hand-Carved Tagua Nut Portrait Head
This auction ended on September 13, 2026.
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| Lot number | 7 |
|---|---|
| Auction | *Sculptures, Art, Coins, Unique Decor Items-012 |
| Date | September 13, 2026 at 11:00 am CT |
| Auction house | Cole Ringer LLC |
| Location | houston, Texas |
Description
This is a sylized hand-carved Tagua nut head portrait featuring geometric facial planes, simplified features consistent with carvings of this type. The tagua nut comes from the Phytelephas palm. When dried it becomes extremely hard, smooth and ivory-colored. Slight cracking is typical of tagua as it ages.
Origin: Ecuador or Columbia
Age: 1940s-70s - 50-80 years old
Condition: Good, Cracking consistent with age of source material - no other damage
Dimensions: 7.5" H x 2.75"L x 2.25"W weight; 1lb 7oz