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Greetings Card : Large Ivory tusk from the Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
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Large Ivory tusk from the Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
Large Ivory tusk, weighing over 200lbs from the Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania, East Africa. Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 11561344
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the latest addition to our Greetings Cards collection at Media Storehouse - a stunning image of a Large Ivory Tusk from the Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania. This captivating card design transports you to the heart of East Africa's rich history and natural wonders. Dating back to the 1910s, this rights-managed photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online offers a rare glimpse into the past, making it an exquisite and thoughtful choice for any occasion. Send a piece of history with your message, and let the recipient feel the connection to the beauty and grandeur of the African continent.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 12.5cm x 16.1cm (4.9" x 6.3")
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph showcases an enormous ivory tusk, weighing over 200lbs, discovered in the Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania, East Africa, during the 1910s. The tusk, with its massive size and intricately curved shape, is a testament to the bizarre and surreal beauty of nature. Its length is vast, stretching out before us like a twisted, ancient tree trunk. The ivory's size is a reminder of the immense power and majesty of the African elephant, a creature that once roamed the savannas and forests of the continent in vast numbers. The ivory tusk, with its heavy weight and unusual shape, is an oddity that defies the ordinary. Its presence is both massively impressive and strangely intriguing, invoking a sense of awe and wonder. The tusks of African elephants have long been prized for their beauty and value, leading to a tragic and illegal trade that has decimated elephant populations across Africa. This photograph, taken in the early 1900s, offers a glimpse into a bygone era when such large tusks were still relatively common. It is a historical artifact, a reminder of a time when the natural world seemed vast and untouched, and the wonders of the natural world were still waiting to be discovered. The tusk's size and shape are a reminder of the importance of preserving the natural world and protecting endangered species, such as the African elephant, for future generations to marvel at and appreciate.
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