Mid-Century Asian Carved Water Buffalo Horn Sailboat Model

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An intricate, vintage mid-20th-century nautical sculpture crafted entirely from polished, natural water buffalo horn. This traditional Asian junk ship features … Read more An intricate, vintage mid-20th-century nautical sculpture crafted entirely from polished, natural water buffalo horn. This traditional Asian junk ship features translucent, heated-and-shaped horn sails with hand-etched scrimshaw-style artwork.The main sail features a traditional deity, while the aft sail displays the auspicious Chinese idiom "一帆風順" (Smooth Sailing). The dark horn hull features carved dragon details along the sides, delicate rigging, a stylized crew figure, and a matching horn base. When backlit, the horn panels glow with warm amber tones. A unique folk art statement piece for any desk, mantle, or shelf.

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