SKULL OF THE INDIAN ELEPHANT SHOWING ITS ENORMOUS TUSKS

The massive skulls of full grown tuskers, with tusks weighing over 50 pounds each, from Coimbatore District, are exhibited on pedestals on either side of the gallery. The tusks are of solid ivory and attain an enormous length, as they continue to grow throughout life. As is well known, they are of great commercial value, and form the raw material for all ivory products.