The book provides a basic understanding and history of ivory along with a discussion and photos of its many uses. It argues that ivory collected from elephants that die of natural causes, are culled from authorized hunts, come from archeological sites, and emerge from recycled objects should be allowed to move in domestic and international trade.

WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT IVORY’S CULTURAL IMPORTANCE

Delightfully enlightening. Puts the artistic, decorative, and practical uses of ivory into perspective and offers some fresh ideas on how to protect ivory-bearing animals.

        Barbara DeKovner-Mayer

Absolutely terrific book. I will forward it to friends and family.

John Williams

A very professional job.

Harvey Silk

Well written, easily readable, well organized, very knowledgeable…

Joe Kurstin