Elephant Ivory is derived from the tusks of the African Elephant. Prior to 1986 it was obtained from elephants in African National Parks which died from natural causes, or were culled from the herds. Due to corruption in a small percentage of these parks, the United States banned importation of Elephant Ivory in 1989, following guidelines set forth by The Convention on International Trading in Endangered Species CITES. I fully support this treaty.

Following rules of the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife, it is legal to own, buy, sell or ship Pre-Ban Ivory which was present legally within the United States prior to 1989. Documentation will be gladly shown upon request.

The piano keys which I engrave are from antique pianos; U.S. manufacturers have been prohibited from using ivory for keys since the 1950's. I purchase the keys from piano restoration companies.

Other forms of legal ivory used are from Mammoth, Warthog, Mastodon, and Walrus.