We make genuine ivory grips and we offer these simulated ivory grips simply because they are the best simulated ivory grips on the market (after our American Ivory grips), even though they are not the most expensive.

AMERICAN IVORY TM is a new lab created material we are working with that is unlike and superior to any other simulated, imitation or faux ivory because it has varying vertical grain AND end grain that looks just like elephant ivory.   Every set is unique and takes a very high polish just like elephant ivory.  

MAGWELL, STANDARD OR BOBTAIL
All Magwell grips can be turned into Standard or Bobtail grips and Standard grips can be turned into Bobtails (at no additional cost). 

BONE:  1911 Grips made from the shinbones of big old bulls. We make these ivory colored bone grips here in house and each is a unique, beautiful and one-of-a-kind pair. They will age very nicely, if you make a habit of rubbing your skin oil on them.

STELLER'S SEA COW or WALRUS OOSIK & JAWBONE:  Made from Extinct Steller Sea Cow, Walrus jaw bone and Oosik (walrus penile bone!) that were excavated from the ancient Yupik Eskimo village Kukuluk (coo coo' look) and traditional hunting camp sites (dating up to 6,000 years old) on St. Lawrence island in the Bering Sea.  Steller's Sea Cows  were “discovered” by Georg Steller in 1741 in the Bering Sea and were extinct by the 1770's.

KNIVES READY TO SCRIMSHAW
Superb quality 440 stainless steel and smooth white bone handled knives, letter openers and money clips for scrimshaw, carving or carrying as is.

WALRUS IVORY IS FOR U.S. SALES ONLY!!!  Order Mammoth Ivory for International. 

To comply with state laws we no longer ship any ivory to New Jersey addresses and no mammoth ivory (only walrus ivory) to New York addresses.

Excavated from the ancient Yupik Eskimo village Kukuluk (coo coo' look) and traditional hunting camp sites (dating up to 10,000 years old) on St. Lawrence Island in the Bering Sea. From the west coast of the island the snow covered mountains of Siberia can be seen looming in the distance only 60 miles away.  Eskimo people known as Siberian Yupik have for over 5,000 years used ivory for their tools and utensils, it was easier to work than stone and wood is rare that far to the north.  Years of burial have given these intriguing ivory and bone pieces a deep rich color. These pieces were hidden from the world for centuries, when they were discarded in the village middens (dumps) along with tusks and bones of walrus, whales and seals. Only now are these ancient ivory and bone pieces being unearthed, excavated by the direct descendants of the older times Yupiks that worked it, leaving this treasure that became buried as a blessing for their great great grandchildren.

Excavated from the ancient Yupik Eskimo village Kukuluk (coo coo' look) and traditional hunting camp sites (dating up to 10,000 years old) on St. Lawrence Island in the Bering Sea.  Oosik (pronounced "oo' sik") is the Eskimo word for the walrus penile bone (baculum).  Years of burial have given the bone a range in color from rich brown to creamy eggshell.   This unique dense bone is perfect for jewelry, carving, knife handles or collecting.

Ode to an Oosik

Walrus, Hippo, Wart Hog, Oosik and Narwhal Ivory are FOR U.S. SALES ONLY!!! 
Order Mammoth Ivory for International.  

U.S. sales only!

To comply with state law there are no Ivory Sales to NJ!

Walrus, Hippo, Wart Hog and Narwhal Ivory are for U.S. SALES ONLY!!!

To comply with state laws we no longer ship any ivory to New Jersey addresses and no mammoth ivory (only walrus ivory) to New York addresses.

For International sales - see our Mammoth Ivory and Bone Collection.

Hippo Tusks are for U.S. SALES ONLY!!! 
For International sales - see our Mammoth Ivory and Bone Collection.

Mammoth & Mastodon Ivory Handled Knives:  Made from genuine woolly mammoth and mastodon ivory from Alaska, the Yukon and Siberia (all legal to ship world wide with the exceptions of New York and New Jersey). This ivory is at least 10,000 years old, and we use only the best quality to insure that they are as tough as modern elephant ivory but with the magic that only extinct prehistoric furry elephant ivory has, talk about a talisman! 

To comply with state laws we no longer ship any ivory to New Jersey addresses and no mammoth ivory (only walrus ivory) to New York addresses.

Walrus, Hippo, Wart Hog and Narwhal  Ivory are FOR U.S. SALES ONLY!!!  Order Mammoth Ivory for International.

WALRUS IVORY and OOSIK grips are for U.S. SALES ONLY!!!  
See Mammoth Ivory for International orders. 

Mammoth & Mastodon Ivory Pistol Grips:  Made from genuine woolly mammoth or mastodon ivory that we have collected from Alaska, the Yukon and Siberia. This ivory is thousands of years old and we use only the best quality. This insures that our grips are as durable as modern elephant ivory but with the uniqueness that only extinct prehistoric ivory has.  All grips are polished to a glassy smooth finished (not sprayed) most are purposely photographed to not show the reflection.

We mostly show the 1911 - 45 auto style grips, but we also make revolver grips and other auto grips, please inquire. We make grips from the interior ivory which shows varying amounts of (grain and color) and from the outer bark layer with varying colors of tan, brown, bluish green and even a rare dark blue.

Walrus Ivory Grips: Handmade from our very limited stock of vintage ivory tusks from walrus that died before 1972.  This ivory predates the Marine Mammal Protection Act and is legal for non-natives (us) to work with.  We buy this ivory when available from individuals, aging collectors and inheritors in the lower 48 states, one or two tusks at a time; it does not come from Alaska. 

To comply with state laws we no longer ship any ivory to New Jersey addresses and no mammoth ivory (only walrus ivory) to New York addresses.

Full size, Standard and Commander model grips are approximately 3-1/16” between screws and will fit most of the 1911 frames including; Colt, Springfield, Kimber, Smith and Wesson, Les Baer, Wilson, Ruger, Sig Sauer, Remington, Rock Island, Iver Johnson, Ithaca, Wilson, Dan Wesson, Essex Arms, Ruger and others. 

Compact, Officers and Defender model grips are shorter, approximately 2-11/16” between screws and will fit most frames made by Colt and other manufacturers.

No fitting required with the right butt-cut, just take off your old grips and put ours on!  If you have an ambidextrous safety; this will require in-letting on the back of the right panel, just check the ambi-box yes.

We offer genuine mammoth tusks, chunks and pieces of the prehistoric ivory and bone from Alaska, the Yukon and Siberia. This ivory is at least 10,000 years old and could easily be older. To comply with state laws we no longer ship any ivory to New Jersey addresses and no mammoth ivory to New York addresses.

Exquisite polished beads and clasps made from richly grained prehistoric woolly mammoth ivory tens of thousands of years old.  Mammoth beads have a creamy natural ivory color. 

Note: Keep mammoth ivory beads from getting soaked/wet which could lead to cracking, don't wear while swimming or bathing.

Some states ban the selling of mammoth ivory, check your local laws to be in compliance. 

These very unique jewelry pieces are made from genuine mammoth and mastodon ivory
from Alaska and Canada how cool is that!

About 10,000 years old, burial in wet soil and gravel has given the ivory unique coloring from mineral absorption.  
To comply with state laws we no longer ship any ivory to New Jersey addresses and no mammoth ivory (only walrus ivory) to New York addresses.

Walrus, Hippo, Wart Hog and Narwhal  Ivory are FOR U.S. SALES ONLY!!!  Order Mammoth Ivory for International.

Narwhal Ivory is for U.S. SALES ONLY!!! 

To comply with state laws we no longer ship any ivory to New Jersey addresses and no mammoth ivory (narwhal, hippo and walrus ivory are ok) to New York addresses.   

               Narwhal Items Added Regularly!

        Narwhals, the mysterious unicorns of the sea, live in the Arctic Ocean and grow to about 18' (not including the tusk). The males grow an elongated tooth that spirals out clockwise to form a tusk reaching 9' in length. This ivory tusk has been attributed with the creation of the unicorn legends. The tusks have a small hollow that runs nearly the full length, the ivory has no grain or core like elephant, mammoth or walrus but looks more like sperm whale ivory with a pencil sized hollow. Narwhals have been a protected species since 1972 and importation is prohibited. We have a selection of old tusks for sale that were imported in the mid-1900s and are legal to sell anywhere in the U.S. (with the exception of New Jersey). These are extremely rare if you can find one. Now is your opportunity to own the rarest, most mysterious, unique and beautiful of the ivories and at a reasonable price. We can make a wood base of beautiful maple burl or you can stand it in a corner without a base or hang it on the wall. ( Available only if the tusk is purchased from us.) Call for current Narwhal tusk selection. 

Click here to see our Narwhal Jewelry Collection.

NARWHAL IVORY IS FOR U.S. SALES ONLY!!!  Order Mammoth Ivory for International.

 Narwhals, the mysterious unicorns of the sea, live in the Arctic Ocean and grow to about 18' (not including the tusk). The males grow an elongated tooth that spirals out clockwise to form a tusk reaching 9' in length. This ivory tusk has been attributed with the creation of the unicorn legends. Narwhals have been a protected species since 1972 and importation is prohibited. We have narwhal ivory pieces and tusks for sale that were imported in the mid-1900s and are legal to sell anywhere in the U.S. (with the exception of New Jersey).   See Raw Materials for other pieces.

Far superior to other imitation ivory grips on the market, perfect for the
gun owner that wants the look and feel of ivory at a fraction of the cost, they are machined sanded and hand finished, not cast.

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Walrus, Hippo, Wart Hog, and Narwhal Ivory are FOR U.S. SALES ONLY!!!  Order Mammoth Ivory for International.  

POLAR BEAR Fur for U.S. SALES ONLY!!

Pre 1972 Polar Bear Fur for fly fishing lures, 
legendary in the fly-tying world and there is no substitute!

If you order 1" of polar bear fur you will receive a 1" x 1" square pc. If you order say 2" of polar bear fur you will receive a pc that is 1" wide x 2" long . The pc. will be 1" wide by whatever length you order. 

Click on the photo to view and order.   

Walrus, Hippo, Wart Hog and Narwhal Ivory are for U.S. SALES ONLY!!!
For International sales - see our Mammoth Ivory and Bone Collection.

To comply with state laws we no longer ship any ivory to New Jersey addresses and no mammoth ivory (only walrus ivory) to New York addresses.

The look and feel of ivory grips at a fraction of the cost and without the wait. These grips can be carved or scrimshawed and will acquire a patina with age. Far superior to other imitation ivory grips on the market, perfect for the gun owner that wants the look without the cost.  All revolver grips come with screw and brass escutcheons.

Generally acknowledged as the only original American art form, scrimshaw as we know it was born during the golden age of whaling during the 18th century. Whalers had an abundance of ivory teeth taken from the Sperm whale, which they hunted for its oil. The whalers also had an abundance of idle time on board ship and out of it developed an art form in which a jack knife, sharpened nail or canvas needle was used to scratch a design on the polished surface of an ivory whale's tooth. The most common subject matters included ships, whaling scenes, and the girl at home. The white scratched design was rubbed with lamp black, squid ink (sepia) or India ink; the ink was then wiped off and only the scratches held the ink this greatly contrasted with the white polished ivory.     

From these crude beginnings scrimshaw has evolved into a fine art form with colored inks now being used and photographic quality work possible with the use of magnifiers. Scrimshaw on ivory is unique as an art form in that the artwork is done on a rare and inherently beautiful "canvas" that is itself appreciating in value!

Walrus, Hippo, Wart Hog and Narwhal Ivory are FOR U.S. SALES ONLY!!!  

Walrus, Hippo, Wart Hog and Narwhal  Ivory are FOR U.S. SALES ONLY!!!  
Order Mammoth Ivory for International.

The look and feel of ivory grips at a fraction of the cost and without the wait. These grips can be carved or scrimshawed and will acquire a patina with age. Far superior to other imitation ivory grips on the market, perfect for the gun owner that wants the look without the cost.

All revolver grips come with screw and brass escutcheons.

WASHINGTON STATE SALES ONLY!

Click on the photo to read the price and order details.  All whale teeth and whale bone we have for sale is pre 1972, was purchased by us from Washington state residents and can only be sold here in Washington state.  We have a small quantity of nice quality natural pre 1972 vintage teeth and pieces, purchased from the estate of the Kenneth Fujioka the 1950’s era shop foreman at the now defunct J. L. Houston Company of Seattle that imported tons of ivory for manufacturing their extensive line of whale ivory jewelry and carvings during the 1950’s-1970’s. These are for sale in Washington State only and cannot be sold or shipped in interstate commerce.  If you don’t live in Washington State please don’t inquire about buying this, please don’t call from out of state and ask if we can ship to someone you know in Washington State. We only sell them on location or sell and ship to people who live in Washington State. If you live in Washington State you can call and order them over the phone if your credit card billing address is also a Washington State address.  Purchasers will get an invoice stating the legality of this material in Washington state.

Steller's Sea Cow Rib Bone pre 1772 from the extinct mammal. Excavated from ancient Yupik Eskimo villages Kukuluk (coo coo' look) and traditional hunting camp sites (dating up to 6,000 years old) on St. Lawrence Island in the Bering Sea.  Steller's Sea Cow were “discovered” by Georg Steller in 1741 in the Bering Sea and were extinct by the 1770's. 

 Walrus, Hippo, Wart Hog and Narwhal  Ivory are FOR U.S. SALES ONLY!!!  Order Mammoth Ivory for International. 

Most of these beautiful glass beads were used in the fur trade with the American Indians originated in the glass factories of Murano, Venice. The same beads were traded in Africa, Asia, S. America and around the world for gold, ivory, tea, opium, etc.

Beads have been made for thousands of years, they were originally hung on a cord to count prayers and gradually became a symbol of prayers. The word "bead" is actually derived from the Middle English word "bede", meaning prayer. Beads were used by the ancient Egyptians as decorations and as prayers when they were put on their mummies and mummy cases. They have been found in burials of many cultures: American Indian, Saxon and the Roman catacombs to name just a few. Most of the beautiful glass beads that were used in the fur trade with the American Indians originated in the glass factories of Murano, Venice.

NOTE: Often bead strands will have a few beads of another type mixed in. Most collectors take strands apart to restring and view a slight mix as a bonus, getting some different beads without buying a different strand. Some choice/rare beads are found on mixed strands. If you need unmixed strands please let us know when you order so we can check stock.

Walrus Ivory is for U.S. SALES ONLY!!! 
For International sales - see our Mammoth Ivory and Bone Collection.

To comply with state laws we no longer ship any ivory to New Jersey addresses and no mammoth ivory (only walrus ivory) to New York addresses.

Represented here is verified pre-1972 white walrus ivory, dug up brown "fossil" ivory and Alaska native scrimshawed or carved ivory all of which is exempt from the 1972 Marine Mammal Protection Act regulations.   The excavated ivory we have is from the ancient Yupik Eskimo village Kukuluk (coo coo' look) and traditional hunting camp sites (dating up to 10,000 years old) on St. Lawrence Island in the Bering Sea. From the west coast of the island the snow covered mountains of Siberia can be seen looming in the distance only 60 miles away.  Eskimo people known as Siberian Yupik have for over 5,000 years used ivory for their tools and utensils, it was easier to work than stone and wood is rare that far to the north.  Years of burial have given these intriguing ivory and bone pieces a deep rich color. These pieces were hidden from the world for centuries, when they were discarded in the village middens (dumps) along with tusks and bones of walrus, whales and seals. Only now are these ancient ivory and bone pieces being unearthed, excavated by the direct descendants of the older times Yupiks that worked it, leaving this treasure that became buried as a blessing for their great great grandchildren.

 Walrus masks and skulls, all legal.

All walrus masks and skulls we sell with artwork are from the 1980's (or older) and masks without artwork are from before 1972 and are always purchased in the lower 48 from previous owners. We do not buy any of these in Alaska where walrus are still being hunted for food only by Alaskan natives and that ivory is still legally being carved and sold. No one is hunting walrus this century to supply us with these, they are all vintage and “recycled”.

To comply with state laws we no longer ship any ivory to New Jersey addresses.

This is the very end of our warthog tusk stock.  As pictured these tusks have some cracks, chips and other imperfections. They will all sand and polish up nicely for jewelry or scrimshaw. Ships free for U. S. SALES ONLY! The pencil numbers are old weight markers only.

Clean and nicely curved these ivory tusks are great for scrimshaw, letter openers or jewelry (measured around the outside curve).  These tusks are very hollow with thin walls, not the type that are solid and suitable for cutting or carving.  Filling with melted wax or epoxy will help protect them from cracking with age.  Photos are representative.