- Ivory - Wikipedia
Ivory is a main product that is seen in abundance and was used for trading in Harappan civilization Finished ivory products that were seen in Harappan sites include kohl sticks, pins, awls, hooks, toggles, combs, game pieces, dice, inlay and other personal ornaments
- Ivory | Definition, Uses, Trade, Products, Color, Facts | Britannica
Ivory is a very durable material that is not easily damaged or destroyed; it will not burn and is very little affected by immersion in water Ivory is similar to a hardwood in some of its properties It is quite dense, it polishes beautifully, and it is easily worked with woodworking tools
- IVORY Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
A hard white substance that is a variety of dentin, ivory makes up the tusks of such animals as elephants, walruses, and preserved mammoths It is prized for its beauty, durability, and suitability for carving
- Ivory: Meanings, Properties, Facts, and More - The Gem Library
Ivory is a hard, white material derived from the tusks and teeth of elephants It has been used for centuries to create jewelry and other works of art, as well as religious artifacts, musical instruments, and even weapons African elephant ivory is particularly prized, due to its unique coloration
- Ivory History, Identification Guide – Antique Guides, Collecting Tips . . .
What is Ivory? Ivory is a dense, white material derived from the tusks and teeth of animals such as elephants, walruses, hippopotamuses, narwhals, warthogs, and sperm whales Composed primarily of dentine, ivory has a smooth, polished surface, making it highly desirable for art and ornamentation
- Ivory: Significance and Protection - National Museum of African Art
This resource aims to inform the public about ivory—the material, its cultural uses and its importance—as well as the risks facing elephants today and the efforts to help protect this endangered species It also offers an introduction to ivory identification and artifact preservation
- IVORY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
Ivory is a softer material than you might imagine The elegant navy-blue dress has a leafy pattern in ivory A silver figure of Christ was mounted on an ivory cross The bride wore an ivory dress with lots of crystals Ivory is also a yellow-white color
- Ivory - New World Encyclopedia
Ivory is the hard, smooth, substance, composed primarily of dentin, that constitutes the tusks, or upper incisors, of elephants (family Elephantidae), including the extinct mammoths (genus Mammuthus), as well as the elephant-like mastodons (family Mammutidae, order Proboscidea)
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