DaveS, maybe the 2 slabs wasn't intentional, it might have been an accident which was caused by the series of holes drilled along the perimeter of the kakatua. The holes caused a weakness in the ivory, a crack just happened along and split the ivory.
If it was intentional, I thought the mating of the 2 slabs would have a better fit, almost seamless. I've highlighted the area of the photo where the split veers off to the side, not a straight line as one might think if it was intentional.
I agree that there was a decorative strip of metal along the top.
DaveS, I didn't see you at the show on Sat. Did you attend?
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