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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 | Woman, Flower Seller, Silver Hat, Ribbons, Rock Crystal Base, Continental, 9 1/8 In. | 2011 | | Ivory | Figurine | Woman, Kneeling, Africa, Mid 1900s, 11 x 2 1/2 In. | 2011 | | Ivory | Figurine | Woman, Large Headpiece, Africa, Mid 1900s, 9 1/4 x 2 In. | 2011 | | Ivory | Figurine | Woman, Multicolored, 10 In. | 2011 | | Ivory | Figurine | Woman, With Child, Chinese, 13 1/2 In. | 2011 | | Ivory | Figurine | Woman, With Hoe, Wiping Brow, Chinese, c.1950, 8 x 3 x 3 In. | 2011 | | Ivory | Fly Whisk | Egyptian | 2011 | | Ivory | Frame | Tortoiseshell, Applied Gold Crown, England, Early 20th Century, 8 3/4 x 6 1/8 In. | 2011 | | Ivory | Glove Stretcher | 6 1/2 In. | 2011 | | Ivory | Group | 3 Entwined Figures, Rocky Ground, Oval Base, Old Patina, 13 In. | 2011 | | Ivory | Group | 6 Men, Cranes, Goat, Rock, Leafy Vines, Chinese, 7 In. | 2011 | | Ivory | Group | 7 Immortals, Carved, Arched Shape, Chinese, 9 1/2 In. | 2011 | | Ivory | Group | Boat, 7 Lucky Gods, Stain, Mark, Japan, 4 In. | 2011 | | Ivory | Group | Budai, Buddha, Children, Gifts, Carved Wood Stand, Chinese, 11 In. | 2011 | | Ivory | Group | Chinese Man & Woman, Carved, On Swing, Under Tree, Wood Base, 5 1/2 In. | 2011 | | Ivory | Group | Emperor & Empress, Royal Garments, Carved, Oval Wood Base, 7 3/4 In., Pair, | 2011 | | Ivory | Group | Emperor & Empress, Standing, Carved, Scroll Carved Robes, Chinese, 1900s, 14 In., Pair | 2011 | | Ivory | Group | Flowers, Bird, Chinese, 8 x 6 In. | 2011 | | Ivory | Group | Fortune Teller, Fruitwood, 4 Figures, Tavern Scene, Haebler, Germany, 1901, 9 x 13 In. | 2011 | | Ivory | Group | Gazelle, Carved, Male & Female, Natural Base, Early 20th Century, 4 1/2 In., Pair | 2011 | | Ivory | Group | Man, Goose Tugging At Bears, Signed, 6 1/4 In. | 2011 | | Ivory | Group | Rat, Seated, Zodiac Figures, Chinese, 4 1/8 In. | 2011 | | Ivory | Group | River Scene, Carved Wood Stand, Chinese, c.1900s, 10 x 31 In. | 2011 | | Ivory | Group | Woman, Deer, Carved, Chinese, 5 In. | 2011 | | Ivory | Knife | Library, Silver Handle, Chased, C-Scrolls, England, 1891, 18 3/4 In. | 2011 |
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