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What are mammoth tusks used for?

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What are mammoth tusks used for?
Mammoths did not use their tusks to eat, but instead used them to dig for food, rub bark from the trees and to fight one another for territory. Now, the wooly mammal’s tusk is used for décor as a conversation piece. On 1stDibs, find a selection of authentic mammoth tusks from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Large Bronze Sculpture of a Mammoth Tusk with Parade of Animals by Ron Herron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Astonishing cast bronze sculpture that emulates a mammoth tusk, adorned with a captivating parade
Category

1990s American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1970's Life Size Faux Ivory Elephant Tusks Mounted on Gold Colored Metal Bases
By Milo Baughman, Maitland Smith
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Massive faux-ivory elephant mammoth tusks on polished gold colored metal bases. Flank your
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Silver, Gold Enamel and Pearl Double Singing Bird Clock
Located in London, GB
miniature sat within a seed pearl bezel, the hand carved figure is made from silver and mammoth tusk, she
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver, Enamel

Heavy Sterling Silver Detailed Frog Pendant with Diamond Eyes by Ashley Childs
Located in Bozeman, MT
mammoth tusk, jet, bone, tagua nut, exotic woods, semi-precious and precious stones. While Susan is the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

Heavy Sterling Silver Frog Brooch Pin with Diamond Eyes by Ashley Childs
Located in Bozeman, MT
natural materials such as fossilized mammoth tusk, jet, bone, tagua nut, exotic woods, semi-precious and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

Small, Sterling Silver Detailed Bird Feather Brooch Pin by Ashley Childs
Located in Bozeman, MT
made out of various exquisite natural materials such as fossilized mammoth tusk, jet, bone, tagua nut
Category

2010s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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