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They are viewed by many now as a sign of animal cruelty, but centuries ago, owning a pair of intricately-carved elephant tusks were seen as mark of honor.
Now the biggest pair of tusks ever to come on the open market are expected to sell for £250,000, according to expert predictions.

The carved scenes on them show animals, plants, trees, birds, buildings and scenes from Chinese mythology.

They also display people playing a board game, reading scrolls, riding on mythical creatures, and playing musical instruments.

They were made during China’s Qing Dynasty between 1644 and 1912 and were for a high-ranking individual who would have had them to show off his status.
they came from an Asian elephant at a time when the ivory trade was more acceptable.

daily mail