Walrus Ivory results....

[Maui-diver]

So the other day I posted what I think is Walrus Tusk/Ivory questions and this is a small cut from the small Tusk. Still not completely positive if that one is a smaller Walrus, but it appears to be older then the big one I have. But again, I have no idea. Still waiting to get some professional advice before I do anything else. I hand cut and gave a quick dry sand starting at 220, 500, 1000, 1200 and thats it. No buffing yet...Looks really nice. And it looks to be getting even nicer after my cut. Who knows what it might look like. And again, pics just taken with my phone and dont really do it justice

[Landrover]

Kewl find. Take it to the archeological department at UT since you are close.

[Maui-diver]

These are the them for those who haven't seen yet..Pretty cool

[bloodtrailer28]

Very Cool find!! Have no idea what it is....

[doublearrow]

It's walrus. No shreger lines showing it to be elephant or mammoth. Did you get a hold of Charles?

[Maui-diver]

Not yet, will try tomorrow. I'll keep you posted.

[Jason Fry]

Yep, that's walrus. I agree with doublearrow.

[Maui-diver]

I really want to see how this turns out.

[Neuse]

That is amazing, I have never seen walrus tusk.

[Playa]

Where did you find these?

[Maui-diver]

My father bought them years ago at an estate sale in California.

[chopsknives]

3. Walrus Ivory
This ivory comes from the upper canines of walrus. It is oval in cross section, and can be over 2 feet in length. It has an inner dentin layer (which has a high mineral content; it forms as the tusk grows, and leaves a marbled look on finished objects), an outer dentin layer, and a smooth, dense cementum layer. Walrus ivory is used primarily for small objects

[Maui-diver]

Thanks for the info Chops!!