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Sajen

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Pertinax

I might be wrong about the ivory, but if it's sperm whale or walrus tusk, which was very rare in the Middle East and Morocco, the item's value increases significantly. And ivory was transported from Africa to ports in the Maghreb for several centuries.

Sorry Yuri,

It looks more than bone to my eyes, camel bone maybe?

Regards,
Detlef

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