The mahouts pray for the health and good behavior of their charges. Sometimes raw ivory pieces are thrown into the nearby river to �cool� the temper of unruly elephants.
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Ivory Carving in Thailand
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41. An elephant shrine |
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The mahouts pray for the health and good behavior of their charges. Sometimes raw ivory pieces are thrown into the nearby river to �cool� the temper of unruly elephants. |
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All text and images � Daniel Stiles 2003
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