MAMMOTH IVORY
We offer tusks, chunks and pieces of ancient ivory from the long extinct elephants. This ivory from Alaska is at least 10,000 years old and could just as easily be 50,000 years old. It is only slightly harder than fresh elephant ivory and usually has a tan or light brown coloration. The outside bark is sometimes very colorful as it was in direct contact with minerals in the soil and the elements. All of this material is good for display, some is good for scrimshaw, carving or slab knife handle pieces. Click here for instructions on working with ivory. Finding chunks that are usable for solid knife handles is difficult at times. We recommend that you let us know your requirements/plans when you order so we can be sure you get a piece that suits your purposes. If you want a piece for display we can polish a "window" leaving a natural frame of unpolished weathered ivory around it. The results are spectacular and beautiful. The cost of polishing varies from $2 up depending on the size of the piece and the window. Several sample sizes are given just to help you figure a rough price for size/price that you require. Please call with your size and price range; we'll do our best selecting for you whether it's a $10 piece or a $10,000 tusk.
MAMMOTH TUSK PIECES
FOR SCRIMSHAW OR DISPLAY
To inquire please call: 1-800-423-1945
RM01 BARK AND SELECT INNER LAYERS 1/4" to 3/4" thick, light color on the bark, inner layer pieces have creamy ivory color, this material is good for all purposes. Lengths are generally 3"-5", widths run from 1" to 4"-$75 per lb. or $4.69 per oz. Example sizes: 3/8" thick x 1-1/2" wide x 2"-$15, 1/2" thick x 2" wide x 4-1/2" long-$30, 1/2" x 3-1/2" x 4-1/2"-$42. Currently Unavailable
RM02 BARK (PREMIUM) with nicer coloration or outstanding form, 1/4" to 1/2" thick. Excellent for scrimshaw, display or knife handles. Most pieces are about 4-1/2" long, widths vary from 2" to 4". Priced -$95 per pound ($5.94 ounce), Premium Select bark-$125 lb. Knife scales will be a bit higher priced if trimmed to size but will be more cost effective. Examples: 3/8" x 1.5" x 2"-$15, 1/2" x 2" x 4.5"-$50, 1/2" x 3.5" x 4.5"-$58. Currently Unavailable
RM02.5 "AA" GRADE CHUNKS IMPERIAL SIBERIAN MAMMOTH IVORY From Russia, the very best quality ivory, perfectly preserved. Light creamy color, no-virtually no cracks and this material has been cured for over 7 years so it is ready to use. If you need large thick pieces for carving, pistol grips or slabs this is your best choice. Limited supply, the price in Russia has gone up and getting it out is very difficult so buy some now. Inquire. Currently Unavailable
RM03 "A" GRADE CHUNKS Inner ivory generally with no bark and practically no ring cracking or splitting. Good for slabbing or carving, with thick flawless areas. There will be a few minor cracks to work around-$95 per pound, New lower price-$75 per pound. (Discounts possible for whole pieces: 30 lb-100 lb). Call. Currently Unavailable
RM04 "B" GRADE CHUNKS-CUT will have splits & ring cracks. We can cut to length and diameters of 3" to 5" are available. Fine for scrimshaw, cabochons, pocket knives, etc.-$41 per pound.
RM04.5 CUE FERRULE STOCK For ivory ferrules legal to export, no permit. Roughed "blocks" for turning on lathe. Limited supply!
(A) 5/8" sq. x 1.25" -$23.50.
(B) 5/8" sq. x 2 5/8", enough for 2 ferrules-$49.50 when available.
RM05 "C" GRADE MAMMOTH SCRAP Flat pieces and layers, some dark, some cracks, can be chalky fine for jewelry and smaller. Not suitable for knife handles or grips.
(A) 1/4 lb.-$10
(B) 1/2 lb.-$15
(C) 1 lb.-$28.
RM08 TUSK (PIECES) SEMI DRY Non specimen, out of the ground less than a year. Cure before using if warping is going to be a problem (i.e., knife handles). Chunks from 25 pounds-150 lbs. tips are always broken, all have some ring cracking & splits. Approx $45 per lb. (entire piece) depending on size & condition.
RM09 SPECIMEN MAMMOTH TUSKS
Please Note: Orders for merchandise totaling less
than $50.00 are charged a $5.00 processing fee.
than $50.00 are charged a $5.00 processing fee.
BOONE TRADING COMPANY 1-800-423-1945