Product Description
A pair of lions carved from rare spalted mammoth ivory
This spalted mammoth ivory lions carving shows a pair of lions moving together, tails curled and heads low. Unlike bright white ivory, this piece has warm peach tones and fine black streaks running through it, set on a polished wood base.
That color is what makes it special. Instead of freezing in permafrost, this ivory lay for thousands of years in a wet environment, where mineral water seeped into microscopic cracks and left the dark "spalted" lines. Ivory like this is often overlooked because it isn't white, but in the hands of master carvers in Indonesia, it becomes a one-of-a-kind sculpture.
Features
- Rare spalted mammoth ivory
- Pair of lions carved by hand
- Natural mineral streaks and warm tones
- Polished wood base
Specifications
- Material: Spalted mammoth ivory, wood base
- Origin: Carved in Indonesia
- Subject: Lions
- Intended use: Display and collection
Care Instructions
Dust with a soft brush and keep away from heat and humidity.
FAQ
What is spalted ivory?
Ivory with dark streaks formed when mineral water seeped into tiny cracks over thousands of years.
Why isn't it white?
It aged in a wet environment rather than permafrost, which changed its color.
Two lions carved from ivory marked by the earth itself.
Made to Order
Most pieces are in stock and ship right away. Items requiring engraving or finishing are completed within a few days, prepared with the same care and craftsmanship Scrimshanders is known for.