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These massive tusks are unearthed many ways, for example, wilderness explorers find the tusks in the melting muskeg. Regardless of the happy surprise of discovery, all of our ivory is mined in accordance with all applicable federal and state regulations.

The beautiful hues of creamy ivory, tan and browns are a result of thousands of years of mineralization. Exact hues depend upon the mineral deposits in the immediate soil surrounding the fallen mammoth. Thus, when processing, each tusk reveals a unique character, never duplicated in another piece of fossil tusks.

International trade in elephant ivory has been largely shut down due to concern for the preservation of a living species, and we do not condone the trade of new elephant tusk ivory. Much to the delight of fine jewelry collectors, fossil mammoth ivory has emerged as an eco-friendly and increasingly valuable alternative. While still scarce and difficult to work with, this lustrous natural ivory possesses the same gem qualities of new ivory, without the stigma attached to illegal harvesting of endangered elephants.

Each Ivory bead is carved, polished and finished to enhance the unique color of our Arctic Ivory. As with all fine gem quality ivory, the luster is enhanced with frequent exposure to one's natural skin oils, developing a rich patina over time.

We offer 7mm,8mm or 10mm (special order for $595- $650 depending on market value) Alaskan Mammoth Tusk Ivory Malas. This piece is considered an investment, and will most likely increase in value. The final "guru bead" is hand carved from Mammoth Ivory and each one is one of a kind. You may call for custom stringing instructions, and we will create this mala especially for you, and ship carefully packaged via insured airmail. Here is another sample of this ivory, made into a 27 bead hand mala. These are available by special order for $98.00.

All malas have a 30 day guarantee to protect from breakage. Complimentary Silk Mala Bag included! Shown above is an excellently preserved mammoth ivory tusk- from 10-20,000 years ago.

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Among the treasures hidden for thousands of years in the remote Arctic tundra of Alaska, Canada and Siberia are the massive real ivory tusks of the Woolly Mammoth, ruler of the prehistoric savanna. Larger than today's Indian elephant, their tusks weigh up to 300 pounds each and measure over 16 feet in length. These great beasts ultimately succumbed to the drastic climate changes accompanying great ice ages. The skeletons and tusks were naturally interred for aeons in the frozen earth. Sakura Designs brings this hidden treasure to you as a beautiful gem alternative to new elephant ivory malas, custom made into a personal practice piece.

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