Walrus Ivory Cigarette Holder with Fox channel Inlay She is wearing a painted

She is wearing a painted skirt and a small turban on her head

It is a subtly bold piece with the high contrast between the bright sterling silver and dark rich blue of the center stone

The blade is iron that has been honed along the edge

The area between the beading and the sole is stained green

It has penciled on the bottom 3-63 which may indicate that it was purchased in March

Walrus Ivory Cigarette Holder with Fox channel Inlay She is wearing a paintedWhat can I say about the 1940s, people smoked a lot back then and this is a charming artifact from that time period. The fox is holding onto the front of the piece in a low crouch, probably to avoid getting smoke in its eyes. L. 4 " c. 1940 Sold #8608