ivory carvings
Carved elephant tusk
Ivory carvings are decorative or artistic objects sculpted from the tusks of elephants, walruses, or other animals.
The craft dates back millennia, producing intricate figurines, jewelry, and ornamental pieces.
International trade in elephant ivory is now banned due to poaching's devastating impact on elephant populations: The museum's ivory carvings predate the trade ban.
Antique pieces remain collectible but controversial.
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Pictures made with pigment
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