Another Ivory Question?

[danquixote]

I just finished reading the newest Ivory post. I know that walrus tusks are also refered to as Ivory, and was wondering if it is a practical replacement for elephant ivory?? My family has some Inuit carvings from walrus ivory that were aquired during my fathers posting to Alaska in the 50's. They have traveled around the world with us.....and other than a mellowing of color....ie some slight browning/yellowing......they show no signs of deterioration.....ie....cracking or splitting.

 

[Tramp Steamer]

It isn't a replacement so much as it is an option. Whether to use it would largely depend on the motiff of the cue. The same could be said of stag horn, or deer antler as well.

 

[qbilder]

It holds the exact same laws & restrictions as elephant ivory. My wife is native Alaskan Inupiat, and we often get ivories & bone from inner tribal trading. I use some of the fossil stuff in cues as it's 100% legal & most generally shows colors & character that flow with my preference of natural color schemes. She uses the fresh stuff for scrim art & some carving. Even though she & I are married, she is allowed to have & use the fresh stuff and I am not. I respect that & stick with the ancient stuff. I love walrus ivory. It has a look all it's own, simply beautiful. It also cuts very smooth & clean. You won't be sorry by using it in a cue as it's unique & stunning. Yours is pre-1972 & legal.

 

[danquixote]

It holds the exact same laws & restrictions as elephant ivory. My wife is native Alaskan Inupiat, and we often get ivories & bone from inner tribal trading. I use some of the fossil stuff in cues as it's 100% legal & most generally shows colors & character that flow with my preference of natural color schemes. She uses the fresh stuff for scrim art & some carving. Even though she & I are married, she is allowed to have & use the fresh stuff and I am not. I respect that & stick with the ancient stuff. I love walrus ivory. It has a look all it's own, simply beautiful. It also cuts very smooth & clean. You won't be sorry by using it in a cue as it's unique & stunning. Yours is pre-1972 & legal.

Thanks for the info. I have no intention of using these carvings, they are far to beautiful to destroy. Your answer does pose another question though......can I buy and legally own a carving made by your wife if it is carved from post 72 tusks???