Ivory medallion

[Alejanders]

That is not a masterpiece, just a little thing to show beatuty of real mammoth ivory.

 

[Bezdomni]

I haven't seen it turned before, but I once had a Colt Peacemaker with mammoth ivory grips. They were stunning. What are its turning qualities and what have you made from it?

Chuck

 

[Alejanders]

And that's why I post it here. Mammoth ivory is not widespread in US.
You may see beginning of fossilization process, Schreger lines, and bark.

Mammoth ivory harder than antler and horn, but softer than bone or walrus ivory.
Mammoth ivory may crack, very stinky, but polished very well.

I made scrimshaw on it. And pens, of course.