The bottom is shiny as well. In fact that is what had me wondering, I can feel the ‘striations’ and see some discoloration at the edges of what seem like cracks. But yet it seems “plastic like”. Thank you for the black light tip, I’ll try that.
Also do you think it’s worth getting an appraisal? I took it by a local jeweler, who didn’t know what it was, but offered to buy it… No thanks says I. I love it. Its very unique I think. At least in my tiny world, lol.

Most quality ivory or bone carvings you could not feel the striations !! Bone does not have any you could feel, neither does ivory !! The striations in bone are in the cellular structure,,you can see them but not feel them !! The cast resin items are made that way so that you will think they are genuine !!
Try the black light and see what it looks like,,then let me know !! As far as care,, just a lightly damp soft cloth if soiled,,otherwise just wipe with the dry soft cloth is all that is necessary !!
An appraisal would cost more than the value of the item,,I would not do that !!

I bow to your knowledge! 😉 I thought as much, but wanted confirmation. This means I can wear it without worrying! Thank you for information on care etc. I will do a black light in a day or so, I have one at work. I’ll let you know! Regards!

Thanks for the pics !! Can you try to get a closer shot of the back !! I need to see the structure of those striations !! Looks like it could be bone !! Ivory would not have those striations like that !! Have you done a hot pin test ??

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