The ivory trade was made illegal in 1979.
In most countries, it is illegal to deal, sell or own ivory.
1987
Ivory comes from tusks of elephants. It is illegal bc it discourages some of the killings of animals for the ivory.
IT has no value as it is internationally illegal to trade in ivory.
it's illegal to sell ivory because there are very few elephants left/
Historically, piano keys have been made with ivory. Ivory comes from the tusks of elephants, and is now illegal to purchase. Currently, piano keys are usually made of plastic or cellulose, which is a compound that is similar to plastic. They may not last as long as ivory, but they are cruelty free.
It is illegal to sell elephant ivory since they are endangered.
Rhino's horns are made of ivory which is prized by many poachers for it's high value, but the rhino is now illegal to hunt.
The US act that made Afican elephant ivory illegal was enacted on October 7, 1988. "AFRICAN ELEPHANT CONSERVATION ACT 16 U.S.C. 4201-4245, October 7, 1988, as amended 1992. Overview. The purpose of the Act is to perpetuate healthy populations of African elephants. The Act authorizes financial assistance for African elephant conservation programs; requires review of these programs and establishment of moratoria on ivory import if specific criteria are not met; requires annual reports to Congress; creates criminal and civil penalties for illegal ivory import or export; exempts sport-hunted elephant trophies; and allows for payment of rewards..."
Saddles now a day are usually made out of leather. Ivory is illegal, what part would we even use it on? Usually all of the harder parts like the stirrups and the d rings are made of silver/iron/metal. Only very old ancient saddles would have ivory.
Ivory is the answer