Ivory and related materials:
remarks on the technology
Elephant ivory is the most versatile material among bones. The tusk is big and massive and suitable in shape for bigger objects, whereas the ivory of the hippopotamus is in general smaller and is therefore not always suitable. Ivory is a relatively soft material.
choosing a material
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elephant ivory
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other animal bone
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hippopotamus ivory
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hard outer layer must be removed
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only fresh, uncooked bones can be used
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it is in general harder than elephant ivory and has
a markedly curved shape; there is also a hard enamel, which must be
removed
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cutting of smaller blocks most often longitudinally
from the tusk
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finishing
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polishing
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ivory could be painted
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scouring on underside for inlays
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Krzyszkowska/Morkot 2000 (general introduction)
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