Portuguese Macau and Goa produced beautifully crafted Christian pieces that still reflect the Asian artistic identity. Both ...

Until 2500 some years ago, craftsmen used softer materials such as wood and ivory until ... stepwell in India, it is a subterranean treasure of more than 800 elaborately carved sculpted sandstone ...

The creatures are hunted and killed for their ivory which is often used in decorative carvings. The government plans to extend the Ivory Act 2018 to include them. People found to be breaking the ...

The art of ivory and bone carving in Asia, particularly in India and the Philippines, has a rich history influenced by the Portuguese colonial trade. Indian craftsmen preferred African ivory for its ...