What is Ivory?
{{for|the wrestler known by the ring name Ivory|Ivory (wrestler)}} [[File:Elfenbein verarbeitet.jpg|thumb|200px|carved ivory]] '''Ivory''' is a hard yellowsh-white material made from the [[tusk]]s and [[teeth]] of animals such as [[elephants]], [[hippopotamuses]] and [[walruses]]. Ivory is now very rare and expensive since there are restrictions on hunting [[elephant]]s for ivory. There are also laws against the trade of ivory. Some countries (including [[Zimbabwe]] and [[South Africa]]) argue that these laws should be removed or changed, to allow them to sell some ivory. Ivory has been used to make piano keys, [[billiard]] balls, handles and small ornaments. After ivory was banned, these items were usually made from [[plastic]]. Many of the earliest plastics were meant to be substitutes for ivory. Ivory has been used in artworks, such as carvings, since ancient times. Ivory color represents quiet and pleasantness. {{commonscat|Ivory}} {{sci-stub}} {{Jewellery}} [[Category:Natural materials]]