Ivory Carvings
Netsuke & Okimono

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Most of the ivory used in the carvings shown below comes from ancient Mammoth or Mastodon tusks that are between 10,000 to 40,000 years old & mined from sites in Siberian Russia.
This ancient ivory is much more dense and heavier than regular Elephant ivory.

Tip Of Mammoth Tusk

Tip of 4 inch diameter Mammoth Tusk over 10,000 years old. Note extensive wear on end of tusk.

Tip Of Mammoth Tusk

View of Mammoth Tusk showing base. If you look closely you can see the nerve in the center.

Dual Dragons

Dual Dragon Okimono. Note the incredible detail in the carving.

Dragon In The Sea

Detailed Netsuke of Dragon in the sea.

Dragon In The Sea #2

Detailed Netsuke of dragon in the sea.

Dragon In The Sea #2

Another detailed view of dragon in the sea Netsuke.

Dual Demon Mask

One side of dual Demon mask Netsuke.

Dual Demon Mask

Second side of dual Demon mask Netsuke.

Demon Mask With Man & Boy

Very interesting Netsuke showing man & boy with demon mask.

Demon Mask with Man & Boy

Another view of Demon Mask with man & boy Netsuke.

Demon Mask With Man & Boy

Rear view of this Netsuke.

Foo Dog

Netsuke carving of mythological creature.

Rats In A Basket

Intricate Okimono photo showing front side of carving.

Rats In A Basket

Photo of intricate Okimono showing reverse side of carving.

Rats In A Basket

Close up view showing detail of this carving.

Temple Dragon With Helpers

Okimono showing Oriental mythological creature.

Boys Riding & Washing Dragon Like Monster

Okimono showing another mythological creature.

Boys Riding & Washing Dragon Like Monster

Rear view of this okimono.

Boys Riding & Washing Dragon Like Monster

Another view of this interesting Okimono.

Elephant Walking

Large Netsuke carving of elephant walking in woods.

Elephant Walking

Another view of elephant Netsuke.

Elephant Walking

Close up view of elephant Netsuke.

Boys Riding Elephant

Okimono of elephant with riders.

Elephant Carrying Bucket

Large Netsuke of elephant carrying water in a wooden bucket.

Elephant Carrying Bucket

Another view of elephant & water bucket.

Elephant Carrying Bucket

Rear view of elephant carrying wooden water bucket Netsuke.

Elephant Carrying Bucket

Detailed view of elephant with bucket.

Elephant Carrying Bucket

Another detailed view of elephant with bucket.

Mask Maker With His Wares

Netsuke carving of mask maker.

Mask Maker With His Wares

Rear view of this Netsuke.

Lady Holding Demon Mask

Netsuke carving of lady holding mask.

Rats & A Shoe

Small Netsuke showing rats and a shoe.

Mask Maker & Helper

Netsuke of mask maker & helper making a large mask.

Little Owl

Older Netsuke carving of Owl made of regular elephant ivory.

Two Little Owls

Okimono of two little owls.

Two Little Owls #2

Backside view of two little owls okimono.

Little Eagle

Older Netsuke carving of eagle made of regular elephant ivory.

Artistic Owl

Very unique artistic rendition of a little owl.

Artistic Owl

Another view of unique artistic owl.

Artistic Owl

Backside view of artistic Owl.

Artistic Owl

More detailed view of artistic owl.

Artistic Owl

Another view of artistic owl.

Ancient Beast

Netsuke of mythological animal.

Ancient Beast

Another view of mythological animal netsuke.

Ancient Beast

Another view of mythological animal netsuke.

Ancient Beast

Another view of mythological animal netsuke.

Mother Dog & Her Pups

Okimomo made of Hippo Ivory of a Mother Dog & her five puppies.

Mother Dog & Her Pups

Rear view of dog and her pups Okimono made of Hippo Ivory.

Group Of Owls

Okimono of group of four owls.

Group Of Owls

Close up view of group of owls.

Mystery Ball & Dragon Holder

Okimono of 17 layer Mystery Ball with Dragon Holder.

Mystery Ball & Dragon Holder

Another view of Mystery Ball & Dragon Holder.

Mystery Ball & Dragon Holder

Close up view of Dragon Holder supporting Mystery Ball.

Mystery Ball & Dragon Holder

Another view of Dragon Holder supporting Mystery Ball.

Mystery Ball

Close up view of this 17 layer Mystery Ball. NOTE the incredible detail of the carving!

Mystery Ball

Another view of the incredibly detailed Mystery Ball.

Mystery Ball

Another view of incredibly detailed Mystery Ball.

Mystery Ball

Another view of this incredibly detailed Mystery Ball.

Dragon & Goddess Tableau

Carving of Dragon & Goddess scene on slice of Mammoth Tusk.

Dragon & Goddess Tableau

Close up view of Dragon & Goddess scene on Mammoth Tusk.

Boy Fighting Dragon Tableau

Carving of scene on slice of Mammoth Tusk.

Boy Fighting Dragon Tableau

Close up view of scene on slice of Mammoth Tusk.

Dragon Boat

Large Okimono of Dragon Boat with many riders.

Dragon Boat

Back view of Dragon Boat with passengers.

Dragon Boat

Close up view of Dragon Boat.

Temple Dragon & Boys

Temple Dragon with boy attendants.

Temple Dragon & Boys

Another view of Temple Dragon and attendants.

Horse & Rider

Small Okimono of man riding horse.

Horse & Rider

Reverse view of horse & rider Okimono.

Dual Foo Dogs

Large Okimono of two Foo Dogs playing with large pearl.

Dual Foo Dogs

Another view of Foo Dog's Okimono.

Mammoth Family

Large Okimono of Mammoth Family under palm trees.

Mammoth Family

Reverse view of large Okimono of Mammoth Family.

Little Bird Man

Odd little Bird Man Netsuke.

Little Bird Man

Reverse side of odd Little Bird Man Netsuke.

Artistic Owl

Another Little Artistic Owl Netsuke.

Goddess Head

Large Goddess Head Okimono.

Goddess Head

Another view of Goddess Head Okimono.

Goddess Head

Another view of Goddess Head Okimono.