Tusks Collection (#8)

African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) angry and in must, Zimanga GR, Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa

Ivory store cellar, No. 6 Norfolk Street, Joseph Rodgers and Sons Ltd, cutlery manufacturers, 1911
Taken from Under Five Sovereigns by Joseph Rodgers and Sons Ltd, 1911. Local Studies 338.4 SF

Corner of staircase at No. 6, Norfolk Street, Joseph Rodgers and Sons Ltd, cutlery manufacturers, 1911
Note the ivory. Taken from Under Five Sovereigns by Joseph Rodgers and Sons Ltd, 1911. Local Studies 338.4 SF

Narwhal (Monodon monoceros) with characteristically long tusk, side view

The Elephant Tower at Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India
The Elephant Tower (Hira/Hiran Minar) at Fatehpur Sikri, a city and municipal board in the Agra district of Uttar Pradesh, India

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AFRICAN ELEPHANT - stands in grass, facing camera (Loxodonta africana) Date:

Mammoth ivory sculptures. Female figures carved from tusks of the woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius). The woolly mammoth was a large, elephant-like mammal with a thick, hairy coat

A fine African bull elephant rubs itself on a termite mound in Tsavo East National Park

African Elephant With trunk curled up
LA-1051 African Elephant - with trunk curled up Loxodonta africana Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Giant Forest Hog
PM-9772 Giant Forest Hog Hylochoerus meinertzhageni Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Large group of Walruses resting close together
Large group of Walruses (Odobenus rosmarus) resting close together in Togiak National Wildlife Refuge; Alaska, United States of America

The woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius). From Le Savant du Foyer ou Notions Scientifiques Sur Les Objets Usuels de la Vie, published 1864

African bush elephant portrait
African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana), portrait, captive; Czech Republic

Female African elephant portrait
A female African elephant (Loxodonta africana) on a black background at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo; Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America

Elephants standing in the grasslands of Msai Mara National Park, Kenya, Africa
Adult elephant (Loxodonta) and juvenile elephant grazing in field in the grasslands of the savanna, Msai Mara National Park; Kenya, Africa

Five African elephants in grass along the waterside

Black and white shot of African bush elephant walking on the savanna in Tanzania
Black and white shot of African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana) walking on the savanna; Tanzania

Silhouetted elephant on the horizon, Msai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Lone African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana) stands in the tall grass silhouetted on the horizon, Msai Mara National Reserve; Narok, Msai Mara, Kenya

African elephants (Loxodonta) at at Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa
African elephants (Loxodonta) at at Addo Elephant National Park; Eastern Cape, South Africa

African elephant (Loxodonta) at Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa
African elephant (Loxodonta) at Addo Elephant National Park; Eastern Cape, South Africa

African elephants (Loxodonta) at Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa
African elephants (Loxodonta) at Addo Elephant National Park; Eastern Cape, South Africa

An Atlantic Walrus looks at the camera

An Atlantic walrus nursing her calf on an ice floe

African elephants, Loxodonta africana, grazing in expansive grasslands

An African elephant walks through the Serengeti plains

Panorama of African bush elephant crossing skyline, Kenya
Panorama of African bush elephant crossing skyline; Narok, Masai Mara, Kenya

African bush elephants drinking at waterhole, Etosha National Park, Otavi, Oshikoto, Namibia
Panorama of two African bush elephants (Loxodonta africana) drinking at waterhole at the Etosha National Park; Otavi, Oshikoto, Namibia

African elephant walks past kopje in grass, Serengeti, Tanzania
African elephant (Loxodonta africana) walks past kopje in grass, Serengeti; Tanzania

Panorama of elephant walking through long grass
Panorama of African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana) in the savannah walking through long, golden grass that contrasts with the dark blue storm clouds behind

A composite image of an hour glass of blood, surrounded by animals

Elephant stands in grass beneath dark clouds
African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana) stands in grass beneath dark clouds, Serengeti National Park; Tanzania

African elephant and calf walk through clearing, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
African elephant (Loxodonta africana) and calf walk through clearing, Serengeti National Park; Tanzania

African bush elephant stands in grass
Monochrome of African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana) standing in grass, Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp, Serengeti National Park; Tanzania

African bush elephant walks through long grass
African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana) walks through long grass, Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp, Serengeti National Park; Tanzania

African bush elephant stands in long grass
African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana) stands in long grass, Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp, Serengeti National Park; Tanzania

Mammoth. After A Work C. 1920
Mammoth. After A Work C.1920

Elephant Eating Reeds On Riverbank

The Chatham Elephant. From Fossil Remains 400, 000 Years Old Discovered In 1913 Near Chatham From A Reconstruction Drawing By A

Side view of African Elephant with lake in background

Herd of elephants cross the Zambezi River in line

Ethiopian Giant Forest Hog
The giant forest hog (Hylochoerus meinertzhageni), the only member of its genus, is native to wooded habitats in Africa and generally is considered the largest wild member of the pig family, Suidae

Elephant and circus arriving on a New Year card
A little boy on a donkey meets an elephant and circus arriving -- We know not what is coming in the New Year. Date: circa 1890s

Poster, Indian Air Force jets with elephant
Poster, Indian Air Force jets (Folland Gnats) with elephant in the foreground, design by Laurence Fish, original artwork for a magazine advertisement. Date: circa 1950

India - Tusked elephant, feeding (study of head), Gwalior
Black and white. Front portion of an elephant with trimmed tusks and open mouth. A man is standing beneath its mouth and feeding it plant material. A second man looks on from the background

Discovery of the Adams mammoth, 1799
Discovery of a frozen mammoth in Siberia. A local chief spotted the creature, encased in transparent ice, on the banks of the river Lena in 1799

Ivory - Vili Tribesmen - Elephant Hunters
Ivory trade in the Congo, Africa - Vili Tribesmen - Famed elephant Hunters. The photograph was taken by Robert Visser, a German merchant who managed Cacao and Coffee plantations. He took approx

Walrus (odobenus rosmarus), side view

Giant Forest Hog (Hylochoerus meinertzhageni), side view

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"Tusks: Nature's Majestic Ivory" In the spotlight of the circus ring, a magnificent elephant gracefully balances on its hind legs, showcasing its impressive tusks to an awe-struck audience. A tender moment unfolds in the Masai Mara National Reserve as a mother warthog lovingly nuzzles her adorable baby, their tiny tusks just starting to emerge. The ground trembles as a mighty herd of elephants marches through the African savannah, their majestic tusks gleaming under the golden sun. In the arid desert of southwest Arizona, collared peccaries gather in a tight-knit family group, their curved tusks serving both as weapons and tools for survival. Transported back in time, we witness a prehistoric scene where a woolly mammoth roams with its enormous curved tusks that once dominated ancient landscapes. With mouth wide open and powerful ivory canines exposed, a massive walrus asserts dominance over his territory in icy Arctic waters. Deep within Canadian Arctic waters swims an enigmatic narwhal - known as "the unicorn of the sea" - proudly displaying its long spiraled tusk that captivates all who behold it. Neanderthal mankind emerges from history's depths; these early humans utilized sturdy tusks for hunting and crafting essential tools that shaped our civilization's foundation. Across Katavi National Park, an agile warthog sprints with tail held high like a flagpole – its sharp upward-curving tusks ready to defend against any threat lurking nearby. Etosha National Park comes alive with trumpeting calls as African elephants roam freely across vast plains adorned with lush greenery – their imposing ivory pillars symbolizing strength and wisdom. Three African elephants march side by side along the tranquil riverbank; their synchronized steps echo harmony while their formidable ivory tusks silently command respect.