Antler and Bone  Carvings


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Product Characteristics
Factors Affecting Price

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Found Across Canada

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Moose or Deer antler used for antler carvings
Antler is naturally shaped in the form of a bird (eagle) and can be carved quite well to a high polish
Sweeping curves of medium allow for elegant carvings of birds
Soft-rippled textures, Cream to warm brown in colour

 

Ivory and whalebone carvings are still made but are not easily accessible. Government regulations in this area has limited the availability to these products.

Antler Carving

 

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Antler Carvings

Price varies significantly according to notoriety of the artist, the size of antler used and the intricacy of the work

Bone Carvings

Size of  the bone and type of bone greatly affect price (Ivory is much more expensive than antler)
Intricacy of the work and notoriety of the artist also affect price

 

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