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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