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Ivory And The Elephant: In Art, In Archaeology And In Science

Ivory And The Elephant: In Art, In Archaeology And In Science

Kunz, George Frederick

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Sports GeneralGeneral ArtGeneral Education

ISBN10: 1432685090
ISBN13: 9781432685096
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 1 2007
Pages: 700
Weight: 2.23
Height: 1.54 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Ivory and the Elephant: In Art, In Archaeology and In Science by George Frederick Kunz is a comprehensive exploration of the historical and cultural significance of ivory and elephants throughout human history. The book delves into the use of ivory in art, from ancient carvings to modern sculptures, and examines the role of elephants in mythology and religion. It also explores the archaeological evidence of ivory trade and the impact of ivory hunting on elephant populations. Additionally, the book covers the scientific properties of ivory, including its chemical composition and physical characteristics. With numerous illustrations and photographs, Ivory and the Elephant provides a fascinating and informative look at the complex relationship between humans and these majestic animals.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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