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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 | Boy, Seated On A Raft, 2 1/2 x 3 1/4 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Figurine | Daikoku Holding His Mallet, Signed, Early 20th Century, 4 1/4 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Figurine | Daikoku, Standing On Rice Bale Holding His Hammer, 3 3/4 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Figurine | Elephant Head, African Elephant One End, Silver Collar, C.1860, 2 x 6 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Figurine | Elephants, Draped With Carved Harnesses, Blankets, Wood Bases, 5 In., Pair | 1998 | | Ivory | Figurine | Elizabeth I, Hinged Skirt, Triptych Of Queen & Sir Walter Raleigh, 8 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Figurine | Empress, Standing On Raised Base, Dragons Among Clouds, 10 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Figurine | Farmer, Holding Rooster With Magnificent Tail, Signed, 9 3/4 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Figurine | Fukurokuju, Standing, Staff In 1 Hand, Late Meiji Period, 8 1/2 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Figurine | God Figure, Seated On Lotus Base, 8 1/2 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Figurine | Hunter, Fabled, With Bow & Arrow Capturing Bird At Feet, Japan, 7 1/2 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Figurine | Jonah & Whale, Walrus, Silver Scalloped Collar, Horn Ferrule, 1830s, 5 1/4 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Figurine | Man Carrying Water Pouch, Right Hand Holding Mask, Signed, 4 1/4 In. | 1998 | | Ivory | Figurine | Man, With Monkey Standing On Shoulder, 6 In. | 1998 | | 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 |
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