The Growing Trend of MammothIvory
What's the latest and greatest in jewelrymaking and home decoration? Believe itor not, it's
mammoth ivory
.Aficionados are familiar with differenttypes and qualities of mammoth ivory.Bits of mammoth ivory can also be purchased in pieces and carved at home.Mammoth ivorydealers are often willingto seek http://www.ivoryandart.com/out or trade specialty pieces upon request.For centuries, elephant ivory was prized asa status symbol of the rich and famous.Unfortunately, demand for thisincreasingly trendy material led to adrastic decline in the modern elephant population by the late 20th century, andelephant ivory trade was banned as of 1989 in order to preserve the species.Due to its silky feel, creamy color and luxurious connotations, ivory continues to be amuch sought-after material, with police seizures of illegally poached elephant ivoryan all too common occurrence. In an interesting attempt at compromise,mammothivoryis becoming the substitute material of choice, for the obvious reason that noillegal action--and no killing of an animal--is required.The woolly mammoth, an ancestral cousin of today's modern elephant, sharplydropped off in population about 12,000 BCE (before the current era), with small pockets still in existence until approximately 1,700 years ago. Mammoth have beenexcavated by archaeologists specifically for study for about 200 years, though remainsof this once prolific mammal have been accidentally uncovered for far longer.Mammoth were so prevalent across the globe during their reign in the Pleistocene era,fossilized remains--including the ivory--have long been unearthed by villagers andcommissioned builders. Across Siberia, where the remains of this ancient mammal arefrequently found,
mammoth ivory
has been an article for trade for centuries. In today's
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What's the latest and greatest in jewelry making and home decoration? Believe it or not, it's mammoth ivory!
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