Carved Ivory Tusk

[POOLPLYR1111]

Touchy subject here. I go to a lot of estate sales and recently purchased a large carved ivory tusk. Tusk is approximately 31 inches long. Would this be something cue makers might be interested in? Would you keep it as is considering the art aspect? I know dealing with ivory is shaky territory considering federal bans, state laws and crazy prices. . I was told by the company running the estate sale that this piece was in the family for over 100 years, but no paperwork. Any input is appreciated.

 

[bbb]

any pics?

 

[Toxictom]

Is it elephant ivory or walrus ivory?
Probably worth more as a carved or schrimshawed piece that it would be cutting it up to use for pool cues.

 

[POOLPLYR1111]

pm me your email and I can send you pics. I always have trouble uploading pics here on az.

 

[POOLPLYR1111]

i was told it was elephant ivory.

 

[DynoDan]

I’ll bet that big tusk just inside the entrance to Rambow’s Chgo. shop would be a problem today.

 

[overlord]

I believe in Cali you can't sell it.

 

[tomatoshooter]

I believe in Cali you can't sell it.

I'm carving a 30 round ivory magazine

 

[FunChamp]

I believe in Cali you can't sell it.

In Cali it isn't legal to sell it but the State has no problem with you stealing it

 

[bbb]

pm me your email and I can send you pics. I always have trouble uploading pics here on az.

I see you uploaded the pics…..thanks
I would keep it as is
and enjoy its artistic presentation
not sure a cuemaker could use it
”Ask the Cuemaker” forum would be a better place to find out

 

[alphadog]

Never seen 1 carved like that before. Pretty sure it is Elephant as that would be a huge Walrus tusk.

 

[CLAUD]

Someone put a lot of work into that. Be a shame to cut it up.

 

[Bob Jewett]

i was told it was elephant ivory.

There are tests for ivory such as a hot pin. Also, people who have handled it know what it looks like -- it has quite a distinctive grain. If there is an .antique store in your town, it might be worth a visit.

Here is a similar piece being offered for sale. Just put "carved ivory tusk" into google.