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Re: Whale and Walrus Teeth were also scrimshawed

One order stated "116 teeth, african ivory". Other orders weren't specific (which is why I didn't originally know that he was referring to tusks and not human teeth).

However, the price per pound was about the same in the teeth orders I saw --- 90¢ to $1.02 per pound. Then again, maybe walrus and whale ivory also cost 90¢ to $1.02 per pound.

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I was at the NY Historical Society ...
Whale and Walrus Teeth were also scrimshawed
Re: Whale and Walrus Teeth were also scrimshawed
I have a 28 page illustrated catalog of ivory ...
Huge ivory (tooth grin ) Draughtsmen
Ivory (tooth grin ) Dominos
Ivory (tooth grin ) "Burt Stripe" Pool Balls

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