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:: HORN AND BONE PLUGS ::
double flared earplugs, aka saddle shapes, including...
solid with bone dust or fancy inlays, silver cap overlays, and plain hollow or hollow with cut out designs :: HORN AND BONE SHAPES ::
upside-down U shapes, omega's, round and square CBR's, yoni's, homegirl and compact spirals, Java style hoops, claws with balls or engraved nail heads, labrets, septums, and more :: OTHER HORN AND BONE ::
whole horns, quills, teeth, tusks, ribs, bacula, long taper shapes, antler, dentalium shells, and more
Horn and bone body jewelry is here! Please note that water buffalo horn is black (or occasionally creamy medium tan, or brown rootbeer-like and translucent) and bone is white. Horn is made primarily of keratin, a fibrous protein, similar to that found in quills, claws, nails, hooves, feathers, wool, and hair, and is a very different material than bone, which is largely composed of the mineral calcium carbonate and the protein collagen. Please note that most horn (over 90%) is black, and very little (less than 10%) is brown; these variations occur randomly within each shape and size category, and usually sell quickly, thus will often be unavailable.
We do not sell horn that is reddish-orange in color; this color of horn does not occur naturally and has been achieved through bleaching which denatures the protein, causing permanent problems including softening, dull finish, increased texture and even stickiness, crazing, cracking, and other inappropriate problems for a material intended to be used for body piercing jewelry.
Please request current catalog pages to see the newest pricing and current inventory, or download this list via page 3 of our online catalog. We only sell what we currently have in stock and no custom orders can be taken, though you can ask to be placed on a wait list if what you need is not currently in stock.
This jewelry is made by carvers who work in millimeters, so may not necessarily match exact gauges or fractional inches. This also means we have plenty of inbetween sizes, so feel free to ask!
You may order it in any measuring unit and we'll do our best to match exactly what you're looking for.
We do not use item numbers, so a basic description of what you are interested in will suffice...
(for example: a pair of 00ga hollow horn saddles with dots along the rim, in brown horn if possible).
In the case of engravings, inlays, and silver caps, you can simply describe how a design looks...
(for example: 1" black horn plugs with inlaid white bone open star with pie wedges between the points).
Labels with the specific names of many of our designs are shown below and on page 3 of the catalog.
You could also refer to how far down the page a specific image appears, and which piece within that image...
(for example: in the third image down, the fourth plug shown on the bottom row, an 8-petaled Borneo flower, in 5/8").
The material comes from domestic Indonesian water buffalo horn (Bubalus bubalis) and cow or buffalo bone; both are used as draft animals (for example, to plow muddy rice paddies) and are consumed as food. They are highly valued and are not dispatched only for their horns or bones; these have an incredibly small value compared with that of a living animal. Water buffalo horn and bone are obtained after death, and since the cultures from which they are attained believe in utilizing the whole animal, nothing goes to waste, and thus the animal is honored more fully. Scroll down this page for a quote...
Images shown represent a fair cross-section of the types of shapes, angles, sizes, colors, hues, engravings, etc., that occur within the given styles of horn and bone jewelry available. Variations will always occur as all of these pieces are hand made by humans out of naturally-occurring, non-homogenous materials. If you need clarification about any of these factors, please ask before placing an order.
International customers:
Please ask your customs' agents and wildlife officials about federal and local laws in your country which may restrict or prohibit the importation of certain animal products such as horn, bone, or shell. You will be asked to sign a release form if you order animal products to be shipped to a foreign address.
The following are the wholesale prices for our usual stock of horn and bone jewelry. Prices shown are per PAIR unless specified (as with labrets and septums, which are sold singly).
This comprehensive list does not necessarily reflect current availability; to see what is in stock and to view current pricing please call, download the catalog page, or ask for one to be mailed to you.
Click on the smaller images to view the images at full size.
:: HORN AND BONE PLUGS ::
This first section contains the horn plugs that we carry as seen in these group images.
These styles all have two flares (aka double flared or saddle shaped).
This section begins with our regular designs that we keep in stock at the top,
with our fancy, unusual, and unique designs presented next.
Please scroll down or click on this link to jump to the horn shapes section.
: Our regular stock of horn saddle-shaped plugs :
Horn saddles with bone dust inlays,
engraved and painted inlays, or carvings:
10ga, 9ga, 8ga, 7ga, or ≤6ga=$10/pair
These small pairs can only have simple designs such as:
stars, spirals, or in some cases, starbursts/asterisks
5ga and ≤4ga =$11
3ga and ≤2ga =$12
1ga and ≤0ga =$13
< or =00ga =$14
< or =7/16" =$15
< or =1/2" =$16
< or =9/16" =$18
< or =5/8" =$20
< or =11/16"=$26
< or =3/4" =$28
< or =13/16"=$30
< or =7/8" =$32
< or =15/16"=$34
< or =1" =$36
< or =1-1/8" =$38
< or =1-1/4" =$40
< or =1-3/8" =$45
< or =1-1/2" =$50
< or =1-5/8" =$55
< or =1-3/4" =$65 (NEW!)
< or =1-7/8" =$70 (NEW!)
< or =2" =$75 (NEW!)
The above image was part of an older shipment of water buffalo horn jewelry we'd received. It shows saddles with bone dust inlays. Many of these designs are still available, or will be again soon on a rotating basis. More designs are available than what is shown, especially in the large sizes.
Please call and we can describe what is currently in stock in your desired gauge or diameter.
Note that smaller gauges will generally have more simple designs such as stars and spirals, but larger plugs can have more complicated designs such as these.
Plain solid horn saddles (completely blank, no inlay):
8ga, 7ga, 6ga =$10/pair
5ga, 4ga =$10/pair
2ga =$10
0ga, 00ga, 7/16" =$12
1/2", 9/16" =$15
5/8" =$18
3/4" to 7/8" to 1" =$20
<1-7/8" =$40 (NEW)
<2", 2-1/8" =$50 (NEW)
Hollow horn saddles, plain, with dot or stripe inlays,
or with sawed out hollow stars on the front surfaces:
2ga to 0ga =$10-13/pair (plain or cut-out stars only)
< or =00ga =$12-13
< or =7/16" =$13
< or =1/2" =$15-18
< or =9/16" =$16-18
< or =5/8" =$18-20
< or =11/16" =$18
< or =3/4" =$20
< or =13/16" =$20
< or =7/8" =$22
< or =15/16" =$24
< or =1" =$26
< or =1-1/8" =$30
< or =1-1/4" =$30
< or =1-3/8" =$35
< or =1-1/2" =$40
< or =1-5/8" =$45
Hollow horn saddles with cut out cut-out spirals or triskels:
The first price shown is for spirals/second price shown is for triskels
NEW SIZE: 0ga spirals only =$13/pair
NEW SIZE: 00ga =$15/$15/pair
< or =7/16" =$18/$18
< or =1/2" =$20/$20
< or =9/16" =$20/$20
< or =5/8" =$22/$22
< or =3/4" =$24/$24
< or =7/8" =$25/$25
< or =1" =$30/$30
< 1-1/8" =$30/$30
< or =1-1/4" =$30/$30
< or =1-5/16"=$32/$32
< or =1-3/8" =$35/$35
< or =1-1/2" =$40/$40
< or =1-3/4" =$55 spirals only
Various white bone saddles, solid or hollow, are available, but are often hard to get, as bones contain porous marrow centers which must be worked around.
We also have some fossilized mammoth ivory saddles; these can be seen below. These tend to be more tan in color, with cross-hatched lines that intersect at a high angle called Schreger lines. Note that mammoth ivory is very sensitive to changes in heat and humidity.
They are available in solid plugs in 4ga, 5/8", 1-1/8".
Some of our 'solid' bone saddles up to 1" are actually hollow pieces with bone caps on each end, as shown in bottom right of the image. This cuts down on weight.
We now have solid moose antler saddle shaped plugs
(see the images we've posted far below -at the bottom).
Prices before the slash are hollow saddles, after the slash are solid (ex: hollow/solid)
>8ga =N/A /$10/pair (only solid available)
6ga =N/A /$10/pair (only solid available)
4ga =$12/$12 (solid also available in mammoth ivory; ask about quality discounts)
2ga =$12/$12
0ga =$15/$15
00ga =$15/$18
7/16" =$21/$21
1/2" =$24/$24
9/16" =$27/$27
5/8" =$30/$30 (solid available in mammoth ivory only; ask about quality discounts)
3/4" =$30/$30 ('solid' are hollow pieces with both ends capped off)
: Hollow and solid horn saddles with opal inlays :
Please note that all inlay materials are more sensitive to changes in heat and humidity as the materials expand and contract at different rates. Since opals naturally contain water, they are even more susceptible to these effects, and may become dislodged. Please handle and store these materials with special care.
Super cool hollow horn saddles with opal inlays along each front rim. Gorgeous-some of our favorites!
These are NOT synthetic or simulated opals, they are the real deal. Most are doublets.
5/8" is the smallest that we can offer due to the walls having to be thick to accommodate the opals...
Prices and availability for pairs of hollow horn plugs with multiple opal inlays (5 to 8 opals per plug): 5/8" ($35), 3/4" ($43), btwn. 13/16" and 7/8" ($45), 7/8" ($48-SOLD), <1" ($50), <1-1/8" ($52), <1-1/4" ($55-sold?), 1-3/8" ($60-SOLD), btwn. 1-7/16" and 1-1/2" ($65), <1-5/8" ($70), 1-3/4" ($75), and 2" ($80-brown boulder opals).
Images above were an older batch, and are not the exact pairs we currently have available.
We also have a pair of 5/8" hollow horn plugs with black shiny stone inlays.
While I'm not sure which exact stone this is, they lend a fancy yet subtle look.
Seen above are our exclusive opal one-flares, available in: 6ga (only one single piece left!) and 4ga (only one single piece left!)
for a mere $10/each piece.
Opal-fronted horn labrets: 4ga and <3ga are $10/each; 2ga and >0ga are $12/each; 00ga and 1/2" are $15/each.
Solid horn saddle shaped plugs with single opal dot and surrounding bone dust inlays:
Several sizes have not yet been scanned. Please call and we will be happy to describe them to you!
NOT SHOWN: 3ga to <2ga ($20), ≤0ga ($20), btwn. 0ga and 00ga ($20),
SHOWN: >00ga ($22); of the four pairs in a row out of five in the above image,
there is only one pair between >00ga and 7/16" left as shown in 4th position with 8-based burst design,
SHOWN on the far right of the same image: 7/16" ($23-though the example shown has SOLD)
NOT SHOWN: 1/2" ($24).
SHOWN above: 9/16" ($25)
one pair left with 4-based design as shown; two pairs not shown; tiger's eye SOLD.
SHOWN on these three images (call for availability): 5/8" ($28).
The top pair features shiny black stone inlays instead of opals. The middle row has sold out.
The bottom four pair include the first which look a bit like the Borneo flowers, the middle two pair which are both ≤5/8", and the last pair (4-based flower-like) which is >5/8".
SHOWN: ≤3/4" ($35). Floral or lightning-bolt energetic.
NOT SHOWN: >3/4" but <13/16":
with central boulder opals (brown with veins of color) and 5-based flower-like bone dust inlay ($35).
NOT SHOWN: 7/8": one pair is just like the floral 3/4" pair on the left above, the other pair is squarish.
NOT SHOWN: 1": with central boulder opals and 5-based spiral flame-like bone dust inlay ($42).
NOT SHOWN: <1-1/8": with central boulder opals and spiral/diamond bone dust inlay ($45).
: Unique horn saddles with fancy inlays :
The following is a list of our currently available horn saddles with cabochon inlays.
Many of these pairs will not be made again, are one of a kind, and are not part of our regular stock.
There are limited pairs; please call soon if you see something you'd like!!!
Items that are not yet shown online include: exciting huge silver caps and inlay designs...
SHOWN: between 7/16" and 1/2" horn plugs with Thor's hammer silver overlays ($24/pair)
NOT SHOWN: 7/16" horn plugs with tan colored fossilized walrus ivory inlays ($25/pair MIA)
NOT SHOWN: <5/8" horn plugs with mottled creamy white colored fossilized walrus ivory inlays ($40/pair)
3/4" solid horn saddled plugs with big round tiger's eye inlays ($30/pair-SOLD)
We will be able to get more of these in the future in either 3/4", 7/8", or 1"... Just ask!
3/4" solid horn with circular hematite inlays ($30/pair)
<13/16" solid horn with circular paua shell inlays ($35/pair-NOT SHOWN)
<1" solid horn with hexagonal hematite and silver glitter paint inlays ($45/pair-SOLD)
>15/16" solid horn with grayish iridescent paua shell inlays ($45/pair)
Please note that shell inlay materials may be dyed, irradiated, or heat-treated to achieve various colors.
Horn plugs with green or red dyed paua shell inlays.
3/4" (the red pair has big front flares), ≤1",
and >1-1/16" in red only (not shown). $40-$45/pair.
The green pairs have SOLD.
We plan to make smaller plugs in both colors soon.
<1" horn plugs with subtle gray shell inlays. $45/pair.
Please click on this image to view one taken at an angle
that shows it's pink and light blue iridescence.
1-7/16" leopardskin jasper cabochons surrounded by fancy bone dust inlays ($65/pair).
Hollow horn with inlaid paua shell spirals;
some damage to the inlays due to heat and humidity shifts,
thus the discounted price is shown... call for details:
a pair with a small crack that are 1-7/16" ($60/pair), and
a pair where one piece is <1-7/16", one piece is <1-1/2" ($50/pair).
NOT SHOWN: between 2-9/16" and 2-5/8" horn saddles
with incredible Islamic style geometric silver caps!
The following are all horn shapes as shown in these group images.
Please click the image below for a larger image.
Horn upside down "U" shapes
8ga to 6ga =$10/pair
4ga =$10/pair
2ga to 0ga =$12
We have discontinued larger sizes
These are not made specifically for septum piercings,
as the overall height of these pieces from top to bottom
would result in the piece overlapping the upper lip on most faces.
Horn omegas/hair-do's
8ga, 7ga, to 6ga =$11/pair
5ga to 4ga =$11
2ga =$13
0ga =$14
00ga =$15
Horn "CBR's"
(tapered captive bead rings without the beads):
Singles are often available for half these prices!
We have discontinued larger sizes
For similar shapes with smaller overall diameters,
check out the horn and bone septum pinchers further down this page.
Bone CBR shapes (white)
(tapered captive bead rings without the beads)
are the same price as our horn CBR's.
Current stock: 9ga, <8ga, 7ga, 6ga; $10/pair.
These are larger in overall diameter than septum pinchers.
Horn spirals with big overall diameters aka homegirl spirals...
(for those of you in need of big, bumpin' spirals with larger overall diameters from top to bottom and left to right, so a piece will have more coiled material than our normal, more compact horn spirals):
Please note: small gauges of homegirl spirals have a natural tendency to warp so they do not lie flat...
We have cropped the main image so it will not cover up prices on some browsers; click it to see more.
8ga =$18/pair
6ga =$18
4ga =$20
2ga =$21
0ga =$22
00ga =$24
7/16" =$26
1/2" =$28
9/16" =$31
5/8" =$34
Inbetween sizes, too!
We sometimes have HUGE spirals at 3/4", 7/8", and 1"!!! Please call for pricing and availability.
BRAND NEW!!!
MEDIUM sized horn spirals
(between compact and homegirl spiral sizes in overall diameters):
8ga, 7ga, 6ga =$15
These sizes only!!!
Compact horn spirals
(more compact in overall diameters):
8ga thru 6ga =$12/pair
5ga to 4ga =$14
3ga to 2ga =$15
1ga to 0ga =$16
00ga =$18
7/16" =$20
1/2" =$22
9/16" =$25
5/8" =$28
Wicked horn spirals
(aka angular spirals or penta spirals):
8ga thru 6ga =$12/pair
5ga to 4ga =$14
3ga to 2ga =$15
0ga =$16
00ga =$18
7/16" =$20
1/2" =$22
9/16" =$25
5/8" =$28
NEW!!! Super tiny horn spirals
(VERY tiny in both gauge and overall diameters,
only a few pairs are available at this time):
15ga, 14ga, 13ga, 12ga, 11ga, 10ga =$12/pair
Most are inbetween exact sizes, as these shapes are very difficult to hand carve; please be willing to substitute sizes...
Summer 2007: restocked 14ga, 13ga, 12ga, 10ga
but more like compact spirals in overall diameters!
See the image at right to compare a pair of thinner 14ga horn compact spirals and a pair of thicker 11ga horn super tiny spirals (though bigger in gauge size, they have very small overall diameters).
Please be aware that spirals in such small gauges will be rather fragile and much more susceptible to breakage than spirals in thicker gauge sizes.
Horn Java style hoops
(downward facing c-shapes with upward pointing divets
at the bottom of the ring at the opening):
8ga to 6ga =$15/pair
4ga =$15
2ga to 0ga =$17
00ga =$20
We have discontinued larger sizes
Horn claw with balls, or claws with nail heads that are engraved and painted or have bone dust inlay:
8ga to 6ga =$10/pair
Small nailheads can only have star, starburst, or spiral inlays
4ga =$12
2ga =$14-15
0ga =$16
00ga =$16/20
7/16" =$18/20
1/2" =$21
9/16" =$22/24
5/8" =$24/28
Bone claws with balls (white) are the same price as horn ones.
Our current stock includes: >8ga, 6ga, 5ga, 4ga, ±3ga, ≥2ga, and 0ga.
Bone and horn labret shapes are $4-11/each; most are $5/each. We currently have 16ga to 5/8" or so. They have a shaft and a round backing disc made out of one piece. We have also larger pieces with oval backs.
The ends are either flat or round; a few are even pointed.
See above for our horn labrets with opal inlay fronts.
Fossilized mammoth ivory labrets go from $12-25/each on average (we currently have 12ga to 7/16"). They tend to be a creamy tan as shown. The top left piece, with a fantastic oval backing, is the only fossilized walrus ivory labret piece shown, is 00ga, and is $40/single. The fossil ivories are dug out of the permafrost in Alaska and Russia during the summer months by native people. The whitest pieces are regular bone, not fossil ivory.
Bone and horn septum tusks (curved) and bone and horn septum spikes (straight) are $4-10 each.
They currently range from around 16ga to around >3/4".
Horn curved septum tusks that have bone dust inlay dots or stripes go for $7/each.
We currently have <9ga to <0ga.
Check out that moustache shape in the fourth position!
Horn septum pinchers!
13ga, 10ga, 9ga, 8ga, 7ga, 5ga, 4ga,
>2ga but <1ga, >0ga, 00ga.
We do NOT have horn:
15ga, 14ga, 12ga, 11ga, 6ga, 3ga,
NOR exactly 2ga, 1ga, or 0ga.
$5 (tiny up to 3ga), $6 (2ga, 1ga), $7 (0ga), or $8/each (00ga).
Bone septum pinchers (white)!
13ga, 10ga, 9ga, 7ga, 5ga, 3ga, >2ga but <1ga, >0ga, between 0ga and 00ga, and 00ga.
We do NOT have bone:
15ga, 14ga, 12ga, 11ga, 8ga, 6ga,
NOR exactly 2ga, 1ga, or 0ga.
$5/each (tiny up to 3ga), $6 (2ga, 1ga), $7 (0ga), or $8/each (00ga).
Hey! Let's talk a little bit about the difference between a septum pincher and a CBR shape.
It's all about overall diameter: septum pinchers (seen here in the center in 14ga)
have much smaller overall diameters than CBR shapes (seen around it, also in 14ga).
Overall sizes change from gauge size to gauge size. Gap sizes may differ, too.
Septum pinchers tend to be ever so slightly oval overall, rather than completely round.
Are these measurements important to you? Then ask us about them when you order!!!
Horn flying dragons
with claw-shaped bodies
measure ±2ga (not shown) or
between >00ga and <7/16"
(the smaller pair shown).
They are $36/pair.
These will not have a lower jaw as shown in the smaller pair.
The large ones shown have SOLD.
:Please note:
We recommend purchasing only from companies that utilize unique horn inlay patterns and overall shapes, when going beyond the range of basic universal designs such as spirals and solid stars. There is a huge problem of original designs being passed around the carving workshops in Indonesia, where copyright laws are hard to enforce, and artisans often have lenient attitudes about reproducing designs they have seen in their neighbors' shops.
We know that there may be examples of honest mistakes, and that there is a possibility that someone may have purchased work from carvers who have copied designs without the knowledge of a purchaser. However, we feel that it is the responsibility of those who are selling products to ensure that the designs they are utilizing are original works, copyright free, or utilized only with direct written consent from the producer of the artwork. Please ask first about the origins of a design.
There are several of our designs that we have found being produced without authorization. These include, but are not limited to: stars with pie wedges, the 5 diamonds with 4 spirals design, and the 3 diamonds design. While there are many more, we have had the most trouble with these particular patterns being copied. Erica personally drew these designs; they are not from a book or other publication. They have been carved into jewelry for other companies and posted onto other sites and print literature without permission or credit. We have not sold or licensed them to any distributors. Not only is this uncreative, immoral, and rude, it is unlawful. We take this matter very seriously. We ask these companies and distributors to please discontinue selling our designs immediately and to remove them from any online or printed materials such as catalogs.
There are several other people and companies out there that we know have also had their designs for engravings and overall horn shapes reproduced without their permission, and it continues to be a growing problem. This applies to manufacturers and distributors of other body jewelry materials as well, such as surgical steel, stone, hardwood, glass, etc. We are requesting your help in putting an end to these unfair and unethical practices. Please let us know when you see examples of this, and think hard before purchasing from companies that steal intellectual property.
Finally, we felt that it would be appropriate to include a photo and quote that we feel sums up the status, reverence, and respect the water buffalo commands in the areas in which it is found.
Attributed to an otherwise anonymous SE Asian rice farmer, he said:
"To my family, the buffalo is more important than I am.
When I die, they'll weep for me; but if our buffalo dies, they may starve."
Antler plugs are occasionally available as a custom order; we do not normally stock them.
Antler is a type of bone that is dense and white, with a grayish marrow center. It holds a fine polish.
These are generally from deer, but may also be from moose. Antlers are shed annually, unlike horns.
The picture above shows antler plugs and is shown smaller than life size.
NEW: We now have some moose antler plugs in stock in larger hollow and solid plugs.
Scroll up for the full listing and prices in the bone saddles section. Prices are the same.
Some of those depicted with the black backgrounds are regular bone, though most of the larger sizes are indeed made out of moose antler as seen in the top image with the gray background.
High quality mammoth ivory saddle shapes!
These are expertly carved, highly consistent, and made from the best possible material.
Fossilized (mineralized) mammoth ivory is creamy white to very light tan (though darker variations sometimes occur), with characteristic cross-hatching in the form of intersecting Schreger lines similar to those seen on elephant ivory.
Please note that fossilized mammoth ivory is particularly sensitive to changes in heat and humidity.
Extra care should be taken to protect these items from such shifts, and should not be worn while bathing.
They should always be kept well-oiled.
All remaining pairs will be discounted due to quality issues such as cracks. Only a few left!
4ga ($12/pair), or ±5/8" ($30/pair); pre-discounted prices are listed.
Other types of bone plugs may occasionally be available, including fossilized walrus, mammoth, or mastodon ivory. The material is dug from the permafrost or found near rivers in the summer months by natives of Alaska or Russia. The fossil ivories tend to be off-white to creamy tan, though some samples may be peanut butter brown or even darker. Walrus ivory can have an oatmeal-looking amorphous center, while mammoth and mastodon exhibit a gorgeous cross-hatched pattern called Schreger lines.
Upside-down bone mermaids with hook-shaped tails. $20/pair.
The tail fins are the widest spot, requiring around 1ga to 0ga minimum to insert.
There is a vertical hole drilled through each one.
Porcupine quills from Africa (Hystrix cristata) or America (Erethizon dorsatum) are available.
They have been used traditionally as septum spikes, and might also be used as tapers (cut with a razor or very sharp knife-the ends can then be sealed with wax), or even as hairsticks.
Please not that these quills have not been cleaned.
Quills are tapered on both ends and tend to be fatter at one end. We measure them in the center.
We have very long African quills (around 9ga-1ga, from 4"-12" long) that we're offering for $1 each!
Tiny American quills are all very thin, and are around 1-1/2" to 2" long.
They are 5 for $1 for sizes that range from hair thin up to around <14ga or so.
These American porcupine quills are available only as a grab bag of various sizes;
or, we can individually measure these and send a specific size of quill for $1/each piece.
Fatties (American porcupine quills that are 14ga to 13ga or so), are $1/each.
Quills measuring 12ga, 11ga, and 10ga are not usually available in neither African nor American quills.
I have a stash of rare African porcupine quills that have yellow, tan, and orange hues.
I've been assured that these are naturally occurring, and have been caching them away for years.
Now I am ready to offer some up for sale: $5/each. Sorry, I will not pick out exact gauge sizes...
These are sold only as generally long or short, thick or thin. Great for hairsticks!
Please click on the above cropped image to view one at full size.
Cassowary quills from Papua New Guinea (traditionally worn in septum piercings, sometimes in nostrils!).
These are between 11" and 12" long. Were $20/each.
These have SOLD, but we may be able to obtain more. Please contact us if you are interested.
Please click on this smaller image to view one at the correct size.
Porcupine incisors. These look very similar to the nutria teeth that we used to carry.
They are fairly round, but a bit squarish in cross-section. $3/each.
Very similar, though slightly larger beaver teeth are occasionally available at $4/each.
We have large boar tusks that are different than these exact ones shown.
Boar's tusks average $8-10/each, though they can go up to around $20 when quite large.
Please click on this image to view it at full size.
Warthog tusks are similar to boar's tusks, only heavier; they are also triangular in cross-section.
Skinny ones are typically $10/each, medium ones are $12/each, and large ones are $15/each.
Big fat rectangular ones go for $8-22/each, depending upon weight.
Indented rectangular warthog tusks (one type is from the upper jaw, one type from the lower jaw, but I've forgotten which is which!) are now available for around $15/each.
We have pairs. Info and images are currently posted to our Newly Acquired page.
Here we show python ribs, which are $2/each for large ones, or $1/each for smaller ones.
We also have a few rare very long or quite thick snake ribs that are $5/each.
Keep in mind these are not round, but like very flat ovals in cross-section.
Thus they are very difficult to measure. Requested measurements beyond 'large' or 'small' will be estimates only, cost double, and you must specify if you are aiming for that measurement near the center of the rib or nearer to the larger knobby end. Most tips have minor flares.
The maximum size for large ones is around 9ga in the center or 6ga at the knob end; most are smaller.
Sorry, California, we cannot ship any python ribs to you down there.
This image begins with baculum, another word for penis bones (singular = bacula), which can be a neat alternative for smaller ear holes or for wacky septums. This is a smaller size for $3/each.
Ask us about discounts if you're interested in ordering many pieces of raccoon baculum!
We occasionally have larger raccoon baculum ($4), or small mink bacula with hook ends ($2). Not shown.
Baculum are found in a surprisingly large amount of mammals, including rodents, bats, bears, seals, walruses (the Inuit term for walrus bacula was oosik), otters, beavers, badgers, foxes, minks, raccoons, shrews, hedgehogs, wolves, coyotes, dogs, and many primates (but not humans!).
Incidentally, female capuchin monkeys, mice, and at least some chipmunks and squirrels, have an 'os clitoris,' which is a clitoris bone! The term for this is a baubellum, which means gem or jewel.
Next shown are two ivory talons on SALE for $12/pair, marked down from $25/pair, more than half off!
These are legal for trade within the States only - not for export.
These have tiny drilled holes on the front surfaces, as they were originally destined to be pendants.
The four bone tapers shown above are now only $3/each piece (singles), marked down from $6/each.
Pairs are available for $6/pair, marked down from $12/pair... that's HALF OFF!
Some people also like to use these as bone necklace components. Ask about quantity discounts!
The first type has carved grooves, and measure from 18-22/64" (around 1ga to >0ga) at the widest parts, and are just over 2" in length. They are drilled lengthwise.
The second, slightly bent tapers, can be from >0ga to 7/16" on the largest part of the wearing surfaces.
The third, straight pieces, can measure from >2ga to 0ga on the largest part of the wearing surfaces
near the engraved lines and X's.
Water buffalo horn double tapered cylinders/hairpipes. Now only $1/each (they were $2).
They taper from > or =0ga at either end to >00ga in the middle.
They are drilled lengthwise-the hole in the center is approximately 1/8".
Whole polished cow horns from India are approximately 11" long. $10/each. These might be nice in a display case that contains horn jewelry. Water buffalo horns are also occasionally available, but are longer and a bit more expensive. Click on this small image to view it in it's full glory. Mild extra shipping fee may apply.
Currently sold out.
Goat horns
Real horns-probably goat, though sheep have not been ruled out. $20/two pieces.
Great for Halloween costumes and mask-making! Just one pair left.
Dentalium shells
White hollow dentalium shells were highly valued by Native Americans, and used extensively in trade and ornamentation. These are mildly taper shaped, and are $3/whole ones, and $1/sections.
:: All prices listed are wholesale to shops :: Retail prices to individuals are twice those listed ::
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