It is most definitely heavy for its size. I would part with it that's for sure, there is no sentimental value for me. I guess it is hard to come up with a value, and description without knowing anything for sure, that is why I was surprised at the ebay ad for the same thing, hand carved in China, early 1900's or even earlier his ad stated. Sounds a bit bogus to me.
Oh well. The tortoise shell collection has all my attention now. Interesting,amazing yet somewhat disturbing as well but I anxiously check the feed a few times a day