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Can tusk be used for sculpture?
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Yes, ivory tusks can be used for sculptures and figurines. However, the U.S. and many other countries have banned the import of ivory, meaning many artists no longer work with the material. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of sculptures from some of the world's top galleries.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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Inuit Native American Eskimo Signed Large Stone Carved Tusked Walrus Sculpture
By Native American Art
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful soapstone large, heavy carving of a tusked walrus by the indigenous inuit people who inhabit parts of the Arctic regions of Greenland, Canada, and Alaska.
Signed on th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Mythical Animal Head Sculpture, 1900
Located in Lincoln, GB
Hand Carved Wooden Head Sculpture of a Mythical Animal
Head covered with raw earth afrian clay and glass eyes
Striking carved tusks
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Glass, Wood
Italian Art Deco Walnut Wood Coffee Table Center Table 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Art Deco handcrafted walnut wood and lacquered coffee table made in Italy in the 1950s.
Four curved hand carved tusk shaped legs on ball feet base.
F-615-335
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rare pair of 19th Century. Kashmiri carved wood, lacquer elephants. 99cm high
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Their eyes, carefully painted, convey a lifelike expression, while the intricately carved tusks add to their regal appearance. The elephants stand on intricately designed bases, enha...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Softwood, Lacquer
1990s Bronze Elephant Sculpture with Filigree Design and Ornamental Motifs
Located in Marbella, ES
The piece stands out for its intricate details, lending a sense of visual lightness to the robust material. Carved tusks and ornate ears highlight the majestic character of this symb...
Category
Late 20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Hand-Carved Balinese Demon Mask with Articulated Jaw
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Thick animal fur eyebrows add dramatic texture and dimensionality, while prominent hand-carved tusks project outward, reinforcing the mask’s powerful, mythic presence.
Category
Early 20th Century Masks
Materials
Fur, Wood
