Mammoth Ivory

By: Shlomi Sha

Throughout history, world cultures have engaged in artistic
pursuits, from the rock paintings of indigenous tribal people to
the strong European traditions of painting and sculpture. Ivory
is a substance which has been celebrated for centuries and has
been used in the creation of some of the most beautiful
artifacts that have ever existed. Although ivory has long been
used for sculptures, jewelry and other decorations, the ban on
the harvesting of elephant ivory which was declared in 1989
could have ceased the creation of ivory ornaments. This was
fortunately avoided by the use of Mammoth ivory.

Elephants are limited in number, and were decreasing rapidly due
to their being killed for ivory tusks. The remnants of the
ancient woolly mammoth, the predecessor to the modern elephant,
have long since been used as a source for ivory of great beauty.
Because the mammoth was commonly found in ancient times, people
in the regions which the mammoth once walked have been
discovering and trading mammoth ivory for many years. These
days, with the recent illegality of elephant ivory, mammoth
ivory provides an option which is equally as rare and beautiful,
and less ethically dubious.

The woolly mammoth often grew to an impressive size, which is
why the remains of the species give craftsmen enough ivory for
ivory artworks to be produced continually. A mammoth's ivory
tusk could grow to measure as much as five feet in length, and
thus those that are still discovered to this day supply the
ivory trade adequately. Not all mammoth ivory has the same
coloration. The tones in which mammoth ivory naturally occurred
range from light to dark, due to the specific parts of the tusk
having individual coloration.

The cold, large region of Siberia has allowed the perfect
climate for the preservation of mammoth remains, and thus ivory
tusks are frequently discovered and are obtained by connoisseurs
for sculpture and other artistic purposes. Collectors have even
been known to pay large amounts for whole tusks for display
amongst their private collections of historical artifacts and
relics. People also purchase mammoth ivory in smaller quantities
so as to embark on their own personal carving projects.

If you are interested in purchasing an ivory sculpture made out
of mammoth ivory, or a piece of mammoth ivory jewelry, you can
find a host of pre-made items on the internet, and some jewelers
even offer to design a unique item specially to suit your
requirements. Mammoth ivory jewelry presents a great alternative
to jewelry which uses precious or semi-precious stones alone, as
it allows the wearer to adorn the body with part of a rare
extinct animal.

Ivory is so sought after that it is lucky that a legal and
politically correct alternative to elephant ivory already
existed. Aside from jewelry made from mammoth ivory, an art
specialist supplier may be able to provide you with the most
beautiful antique which you have ever seen. It is simple to
browse online catalogs for the most exquisite items.

When you buying a piece of Mammoth Ivory over the net. Please
pay attention that it is a genuine mammoth ivory piece and not a
fraud.

Article Source: https://www.collectibles-articles.com

Shlomi Sha writes for Ivory and Art Gallery. Browse the gallery for a unique collection of artifacts ranging from Mammoth Ivory to Mammoth Ivory tusks.

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