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Ivory from the tusk of an elephant is thought by many to be the only true ivory. To most collectors, the term ivory also includes such natural materials as walrus, hippopotamus, or whale teeth or tusks, and some of the vegetable materials that are of similar texture and density. Other ivory items may be found in the Scrimshaw and Netsuke categories. Collectors should be aware of the recent laws limiting the buying and selling of elephant ivory and scrimshaw. Elephants are an endangered species, and their tusks can no longer be used to make new jewelry or carvings.
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| Category | Pattern or Item | Description | Year Priced | | Ivory | Figurine | Mermaid, Bare Breasted, Sleeping, Silver Collar, England, 1884, 4 1/3 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Figurine | Musical Dragons With Grotesque Faces, 4 1/2 In., Pair | 1998 | | Ivory | Figurine | Nativity & The Crucifixion, Gothic Arches, Dentilled Border, 2 x 1 3/4 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Figurine | Our Madonna Of Milk, Black Hair, On Cloud Work Base, 11 1/4 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Figurine | Peasant, Leaning On His Hoe, Signed, Masayuki, Meiji Period, 5 3/8 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Figurine | Penitent Magdalene, With Flowing Robes, Carved, Continental, 4 3/4 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Figurine | Phoenix, Standing On Rookery, Peony Blossoms Below, 12 1/4 In., Pair | 1998 | | Ivory | Figurine | Prometheus And The Eagle, By Tree With Dog, Carved, 8 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Figurine | Sage, Holding Fruit Peach Branch, Wood Base, 18th Century, 9 1/2 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Figurine | Sage, Holding Peach, Signed, 20th Century, 7 1/8 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Figurine | Sage, Lying, Holding Gourd, Head Raised, Mouth Open, Wood Stand, 9 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Figurine | Scholar, Enjoying Cup Of Wine, Japan, 6 1/4 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Figurine | Shao-lu, Standing With A Crane, Peaches Of Immortality, 13 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Figurine | Woman, Holding A Floral Branch, Jeweled Crown, Jewelry, 13 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Figurine | Woman, Medicine, Japan, 11 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Figurine | Woman, Standing, Holding A Flowering Tree Branch, Meiji Period, 6 1/2 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Figurine | Woman, With A Folded Fan, Meiji Period, 7 3/4 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Figurine | Wood Cutter, Signed, Masamitsu, 20th Century, 5 1/4 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Figurine | Wood Cutter, With Bundle Of Sticks, Late Meiji Period, 8 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Group | Musicians, Standing In A Circle, 1 3/4 x 2 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Jagging Wheel | Elephant, Trojan Figurehead, England, 19th Century, 6 1/2 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Jar | Snuff, Cylinder Form, 19th Century, 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Magnifying Glass | Carved Knop Handle, Armorial, Gilt Metal, Continental, 12 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Ojime | Ball Of Ribbon Form, Meiji Period | 1998 | | Ivory | Ojime | Relief Carved Flowers, Ball Form, 20th Century | 1998 |
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