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Re: Ivory Tusk Carving

Posted By: Gman
Posted Date: Dec 12, 2007 (11:22 AM)

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Hi Doug,
Based on your photos which are mostly not well lit and out of focus, I would say that it is more than likely that this statuette is not ivory. It is more likely a molded composite material (plastic).
If it was ivory you should be able to see grain in the material.
The last photo was the clearest, and the material does not seem to show any grain.

You can look closely at it and see if you can spot any grain, but it is doubtful.

Perhaps some closeup photos in outdoor light will reveal more, but it looks more like a molded piece.

Cheers
Gman

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Re: Ivory Tusk Carving - Doug Stookesberry - Dec 12, 2007 (04:17 PM)

Re: Re: Ivory Tusk Carving - Gman - Dec 12, 2007 (11:52 PM)