which is between Alaska and Russia. The primary reason for the hunt is food, but the sale of tusks and carvings helps bring in cash. "We've taken a pretty big hit on this elephant ivory ban.

With five different states’ ivory ... the Alaska delegation to clarify the differences between walrus and elephant ivory as a way to reassure people who are concerned about buying ivory carvings.

Tara Sweeney with the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation testified at a senate field hearing wearing ivory earrings carved into a miniature walrus mount. (Photo: Zachariah Hughes, Alaska Public ...

which is between Alaska and Russia. The primary reason for the hunt is food, but the sale of tusks and carvings helps bring in cash. "We've taken a pretty big hit on this elephant ivory ban.