The great beauty of elephant ivory is due to the warm creamy color and its rich grain patterns. The grain changes with the lighting angle, the same phenomena exhibited in opal and tigers eye. Elephant ivory crosscut grain reveals an outer ring of bark surrounding the inner ivory which exhibits growth rings and a fascinating moire pattern. To these qualities add the fact that it is the choicest of carving materials and that it takes a natural shine as lustrous as rubbed lacquer. The natural beauty found in elephant ivory is quite simply enchanting. All of the elephant ivory we offer for sale was imported in the 1960's & 1970's or earlier and is purchased from estates. We appreciate your patience and understanding if we do not have what you want in stock and ready to ship, the supply is very limited. If you order & we are out of stock, you will be placed in line for shipment when we get stock again (so order now). We will confirm before shipping if you request. Credit cards are not charged until we ship.

Click here to see some fascinating historical pictures of elephant tusks.

RE01 CUE FERRULE STOCK (see mammoth ivory for export-legal cues). Roughed "blocks" for turning on lathe.
(A) 9/16" sq. x 1" long-$13.
(B) 9/16" sq. x 1-1/4" long-$16.
(C) 5/8" sq. x 1" long-$17.
(D) 5/8" sq. x 1-1/4"-$20.

ELEPHANT IVORY CUE JOINTS & BUTTS Please inquire.

RE02 CROSSCUTS-ELEPHANT TUSK The inner beauty of the tusk is revealed showing growth rings and cross hatching (Schreger Lines). A spectacular display or scrimshaw item, order now. We are getting very low on these, smaller is rarer. We do have crosss cuts with holes (hollow centers). Inquire for sizes/prices. (AA) 1/8" thick x 2 3/4" diameter, polished one side-$22.

RE03 HOLLOWS-ELEPHANT TUSK The base end of the tusk, cylindrical in shape with one end having a very thin wall, the other end being somewhat thicker. For making boxes, pencil holders and hair combs (the curved type that are worn in the hair). No hollows for bangles. Small sizes only. Price-$75 lb.

RE04 HOLLOWS (PARTIAL) ELEPHANT TUSK Pieces of hollows or half hollows, hollows with cracks, not suitable for boxes or pen holders but great for windowing and scrimshawing for display or cutting out jewelry pieces, small knife handles, etc. Thickness can range from as little as 1/16" thick on the thin end up to 3/4" thick on cut thick end. Priced at $55 per pound.

RE05 SCRAP-ELEPHANT IVORY. We have three grades of ivory scrap (both are unsuitable for pistol grips or knife handles). Excellent if you make jewelry, small carvings or do inlay work. Limited to stock on hand, more you buy the cheaper it gets, stock up now! (Order slabs for grips or knife handles.)
Grade A chunky pieces up to 1/2 oz. in size & many pieces of 3/8" - 1/2" thick. This material is best for sm. carvings or slicing into sm. jewelry pieces; 1/4 lb.-$14, 1/2 lb.-$24, 1 lb.- $42, 5 lb.-$185.
Grade A flattish pieces mostly 1/8" thick. This material is best for small earrings, pendants and inlay; 1/4 lb.-$14, 1/2 lb.-$24, 1 lb.- $38, 5 lb.-$175.
Grade B flat - smaller pieces for jewelry, inlay. One little project will pay for the pound! 1/2 lb.-$8, 1 lb.-$14, 5 lb.-$50!

RE06 SECTIONS-ELEPHANT TUSK The center cut with no tip and no hollow. Sections usually run from about 4" - 5.5" diam. Unfortunately we do not have small elephant tusk sections for knife handles (1-1/4 to 1-1/2" diam). You will need to order cut blocks for this purpose. Please call for current price and availability.

RE07 SLABS-ELEPHANT IVORY for knife handles, scrimshaw or jewelry, cut with the grain, lovely color and very showy grain. Our slabs are smooth and flat, so no need to order much more than the actual size needed. Prices may vary a bit as slabs may be thicker or slightly oversize, we pick them out as close to ordered size as possible. Because the width tapers from end to end, you may save money if you give us your width requirements for both ends (or smallest end anyway). We can cut slabs to the thickness you require but generally only in 3" length or 4 1/2" length, unless you want quantity in random widths. We are able to cut wider than listed at times, please inquire if you need special cuts, we want to try to get you what you need. Many times we do not have slabs over 2 1/2" wide, so to avoid waiting, please order the narrowest slabs you require, i.e., if you need a pair of 1-1/4" wide slabs please don't order a 2-1/2" wide slab, order a pair of 1-1/4" to avoid possible delay. Special thickness cuts (other than 1/8" or 1/4") are subject to a $3.50 set up charge and are generally non-returnable and they also require a bit more time to prepare. Delivery delays are due to raw ivory shortage, please inquire for approximate shipping date.

Elephant Ivory Slabs - Sizes & Prices approx. (A) 1/8" thick x 1" wide x 3" long.......................$15 ea (B) 1/8" thick x 1-1/2" wide x 3" long................ $22.50 ea (C) 1/8" thick x 2" wide x 3" long...................... $30 ea (D) 1/8" thick x 1" wide x 4-1/2" long................ $22.50 ea (E) 1/8" thick x 1-1/4" wide x 4-1/2" long...........$28 ea (F) 1/8" thick x 1-1/2" wide x 4-1/2" long...........$35 ea (G) 1/8" thick x 2" wide x 4-1/2" long................ $45 ea (H) 1/8" thick x 2-1/4" wide x 4-1/2" long...........$50 ea (I) 1/8" thick x 2-1/2" wide x 4-1/2" long............ $57.50 ea (J) 1/8" thick x 2-3/4" wide x 4-1/2" long............$62.50 ea (K) 1/4" thick x 1" wide x 3" long....................... $30 ea (L) 1/4" thick x 1-1/2" wide x 3" long................. $45 ea (M) 1/4" thick x 2" wide x 3" long...................... $60 ea (N) 1/4" thick x 1" wide x 4-1/2" long................. $45 ea (O) 1/4" thick x 1-1/4" wide x 4-1/2" long........... $55 ea (P) 1/4" thick x 1-1/2" wide x 4-1/2" long........... $67.50 ea (Q) 1/4" thick x 1-3/4" wide x 4-1/2" long........... $75 ea (R) 1/4" thick x 2" wide x 4-1/2" long................. $90 ea (S) 1/4" thick x 2-1/4" wide x 4-1/2" long........... $100 ea (T) 1/4" thick x 2-1/2" wide x 4-1/2" long........... $112.50 ea (U) 1/4" thick x 2-3/4" wide x 4-1/2" long........... $125 ea

RE07.5 RIFLE/SHOTGUN PISTOL GRIP CAP PIECE 5/16" thick x 1 1/2" wide x 2" long oval with 1/8" diam. hole in center to cap the pistol grip of a stock-$18 ea.

RE08 ELEPHANT IVORY TUSK BLOCKS For knife handles, cue butts, joints, duck calls, pen blanks, luthiers, etc. This ivory is thoroughly cured and crack free, of course. Most blocks are cut to 4 1/2"-5" in length, shorter lengths available in some sizes. For rectangular instead of square blocks (1" x 1 1/4" x 5") please call. Prices are approximate.
(A) 1/2" x 1/2"-$10 per lineal inch.
(B) 5/8" x 5/8"-$16 per lineal inch.
(C) 3/4" x 3/4"-$30 per lineal inch.
(D) 1"x 1"-$40 per lineal inch.
(E) 1 1/4" x 1 1/4"-$62.50 per lineal inch.