mammoth ivory

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Scope note
Ancient ivory originating from the tusks of extinct mammoths, usually from individuals that are 10,000 years old or older, but preserved in frozen environments. Mammoth ivory was formerly abundant in Siberia; it was exported to China and Europe from medieval times.
mammoth ivory
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024