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ivory sentence examples

  • A carved ivory mythical beast is mounted on the metal fitting.
  • More than 16 tons of illegal ivory seized in customs operations around the world.
  • Ivory tusk finial from the congo has figures seated in separate rows, rather than a spiral.
  • Dice were made of antler for the most part, although examples of bone, walrus ivory and jet are also known.
  • Ivoryces made for rulers or high ranking individuals are usually very ornate and it is rare to find undecorated utilitarian ivories.
  • Ivory seized in customs operations around the world.
  • They are not allowed to trade in raw ivory.
  • Ivory towers, have no idea how the ordinary man in the street lives.
  • Made from elephant ivory, an image of a snake or reptile resides at the base.
  • Brides traditionally wear white to symbolize purity, although variations, including ivory, cream or pastels are sometimes used.
  • The best balls were made from african ivory which was considered to be of more even density than indian ivory.
  • Ivory linen guestbooks.
  • In blackwood with imitation ivory mounts made in eire.
  • Masks and crafts portuguese traders first bought worked ivory, bone and wooden statues from native craftsmen over 500 years ago.
  • However some, as in benin, prefer white ivory.
  • Ivory carvings count as some of the finest works of world art.
  • In previous centuries ivory along with genuine stag, metal, bone, horn, tortoiseshell, and pearl were all popular options.
  • Ivory used to make the ' fetish ' figure from zaire ( uea 535 ) has turned a reddish color.
  • Ivory satin shoes were £ 30 from a theatrical shop.
  • Ivory poachers.

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