Ivory carving is the carving of ivory, that is to say animal tooth or tusk, by using sharp cutting tools, either mechanically or manually.
Humans have ornamentally carved ivory since prehistoric times, and much of the prehistoric work reveals information about the use of tools during the carving’s time period. The ivory figure of Khufu, for the builder of the Great Pyramid, is considered a masterpiece. [Read more…] about 20 Creative Pics of Ivory Carving That Will Amaze You