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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 | Peasant Carrying Baskets Over Shoulder, Ax, Kimono, Japan, 1800s, 11 In. | 2012 | | Ivory | Figurine | Puppeteer, Man Standing, Holding Puppet, Japan, 11 1/2 In. | 2012 | | Ivory | Figurine | Qing Official, Wearing Dragon Robe, Carrying Sword, Wood Stand, Chinese, 1800s, 11 In. | 2012 | | Ivory | Figurine | Samurai Warrior, Cream, Green, Japan, 16 1/2 In. | 2012 | | Ivory | Figurine | Samurai Warrior, Posed For Battle, Weapons, Arm Up, Signed, Japan, 6 1/2 In. | 2012 | | Ivory | Figurine | Samurai, Rifle, Sword, Wood Stump Base, Japan, c.1890, 16 x 16 In. | 2012 | | Ivory | Figurine | Saraswati, Many Arms, Musical Instrument, Wood Base, India, c.1945, 15 In. | 2012 | | Ivory | Figurine | Scholar, Rockwork, Kneeling Attendant, Flower Basket, Wood Stand, 7 In. | 2012 | | Ivory | Figurine | Ship Of The Gods Of Luck, Eagle Shape, Figures In Canoe, Marked, Japan, 1800s, 10 In. | 2012 | | Ivory | Figurine | Standing, Holding Jug, Wearing Long Robe, Carved Flowers, 1900s, 12 In. | 2012 | | Ivory | Figurine | Warrior, Holding Flag, Sword, Feathers On Back, Wood Stand, c.1875, 13 1/4 In. | 2012 | | Ivory | Figurine | Warrior, Playing Drums, Wood Stand, 1900s, 12 In. | 2012 | | Ivory | Figurine | Warrior, Weapon, Japan, c.1935, 9 1/4 In. | 2012 | | Ivory | Figurine | Woman, Carrying Fish, Hidden Compartment, c.1980, 4 In. | 2012 | | Ivory | Figurine | Woman, Drummer, Tall Headdress, Painted Details, Japan, c.1900, 7 1/2 In. | 2012 | | Ivory | Figurine | Woman, Empire Style Hair & Dress, Walking Down Steps, 8 In. | 2012 | | Ivory | Figurine | Woman, Gardener, Flower Basket, Butterflies, Wood Base, 9 1/4 In. | 2012 | | Ivory | Figurine | Woman, Holding Flowers & Brush, Base, Chinese, c.1900, 16 1/2 In. | 2012 | | Ivory | Figurine | Woman, Holding Gasoline Tank, Tool, 1966-76, 6 1/4 In. | 2012 | | Ivory | Figurine | Woman, Immortal, Standing, Flowing Robes, Flute, Phoenix, Chinese, 1900s, 10 1/4 In. | 2012 | | Ivory | Figurine | Woman, In Robe, Flower Basket, Immortal, Chinese, c.1910, 14 In. | 2012 | | Ivory | Figurine | Woman, Nude, Wood Base, Continental, c.1900, 11 1/4 In. | 2012 | | Ivory | Figurine | Woman, Nude, Wood Plinth Base, 3 1/2 In. | 2012 | | Ivory | Figurine | Woman, Peony, Whisk, Sword On Back, Crane At Side, Stand, Chinese, 1800s, 14 In. | 2012 | | Ivory | Figurine | Woman, Sitting, Holding Bent Knee, Hardwood Base, 1800s, 8 In. | 2012 |
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