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What are mammoth tusks used for?
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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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14K Gold and Fossilized Mammoth Tusk Man in the Moon Charm
Located in Venice, CA
This beautifully carved fossilized mammoth tusk pendant depicts a peaceful man in the moon, with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
14K Gold Fossilized Mammoth Tusk Fertility Idol Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
of fossilized mammoth tusk; it is not sourced from an endangered species, but is instead a fossil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
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
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 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
