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[[File:Marc Fishman TriarchsElephant.jpg|thumb|Ivory can come from tusks, like those of [[elephants]]; art by Marc Fishman.]] | [[File:Marc Fishman TriarchsElephant.jpg|thumb|Ivory can come from tusks, like those of [[elephants]]; art by Marc Fishman.]] | ||
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[[Shiera Seastar]] was fond of ivory.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [https://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Shiera_Seastar Shiera Seastar], March 07, 2006</ref> | [[Shiera Seastar]] was fond of ivory.<ref>[[So Spake Martin]]: [https://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Shiera_Seastar Shiera Seastar], March 07, 2006</ref> | ||
− | After Ser [[Eustace Osgrey]] wed [[Rohanne Webber]], [[Lady of Coldmoat]], the | + | After Ser [[Eustace Osgrey]] wed [[Rohanne Webber]], [[Lady of Coldmoat]], Eustace gave Ser [[Duncan the Tall]] an ivory spider brooch.{{ref|TSS}} |
When [[Cersei Lannister]] wed King [[Robert I Baratheon]], her uncle [[Gerion Lannister|Gerion]] gave Robert a gilded dagger with an ivory grip and a [[sapphire]] pommel.{{ref|ASOS|32}} | When [[Cersei Lannister]] wed King [[Robert I Baratheon]], her uncle [[Gerion Lannister|Gerion]] gave Robert a gilded dagger with an ivory grip and a [[sapphire]] pommel.{{ref|ASOS|32}} | ||
− | [[Roro Uhoris]] sailed ''[[Cobblecat]]'' into the [[Shivering Sea]] to trade steel to the [[free folk]] for ivory, furs, [[amber]], and [[obsidian]].{{ref| | + | [[Roro Uhoris]] sailed ''[[Cobblecat]]'' into the [[Shivering Sea]] to trade steel to the [[free folk]] for ivory, furs, [[amber]], and [[obsidian]].{{ref|ASOS|54}} |
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Latest revision as of 09:57, 19 June 2023
Ivory is a white material from animal tusks and teeth.
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Culture
Ivory is prized in the Slaver Cities and can be used in some cases instead of gold or silver.[1] Some women of Astapor use ivory combs.[2] The bronze harpy at the city's Plaza of Pride has eyes and pointed teeth of ivory.[2]
According to Corlys Velaryon, the shan of the Isle of Elephants has an ivory palace.[3]
The Prince of Pentos rides in a palanquin of ivory and gold.[4]
Cyvasse pieces can be carved of ivory and onyx[5] or ivory and jade.[6]
History
Adventurers from the Summer Isles and from Qarth have sought gems, gold, and ivory from the western and eastern coasts of Sothoryos, respectively.[7]
According to Maester Norren of Maidenpool, Prince Daemon Targaryen gave Nettles a hairbrush with an ivory handle.[8]
Ivory from Sothoryos was popular in King's Landing during the Lysene Spring.[9]
Shiera Seastar was fond of ivory.[10]
After Ser Eustace Osgrey wed Rohanne Webber, Lady of Coldmoat, Eustace gave Ser Duncan the Tall an ivory spider brooch.[11]
When Cersei Lannister wed King Robert I Baratheon, her uncle Gerion gave Robert a gilded dagger with an ivory grip and a sapphire pommel.[12]
Roro Uhoris sailed Cobblecat into the Shivering Sea to trade steel to the free folk for ivory, furs, amber, and obsidian.[13]
Recent Events
A Clash of Kings
The Tourmaline Brotherhood gives Daenerys Targaryen a dragon crown with three heads carved from ivory, jade, and onyx.[14]
A Feast for Crows
Ivory tusks are among the plundered items used by Euron Greyjoy to bribe ironborn.[15]
A Tyroshi brings the head of a dwarf to Cersei Lannister in a cedar chest inlaid with ivory flowers and vines, but Cersei insists the dead dwarf is not her disgraced brother, Tyrion.[16]
A Dance with Dragons
Ser Balon Swann clasps his Kingsguard cloak with a silver brooch with battling ivory and onyx swans.[17]
Graces provide an ivory chair for Daenerys to sit upon when she weds Hizdahr zo Loraq in Meereen.[18]
Among the tribute collected from the free folk passing through the Wall is an ivory phallus.[19]
References
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 71, Daenerys VI.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 23, Daenerys II.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Bones and Beyond: Leng.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 1, Tyrion I.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 40, Princess In The Tower.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 6, The Merchant's Man.
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, Beyond the Free Cities: Sothoryos.
- ↑ Fire & Blood, The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant.
- ↑ Fire & Blood, The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency.
- ↑ So Spake Martin: Shiera Seastar, March 07, 2006
- ↑ The Sworn Sword.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 32, Tyrion IV.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 54, Davos V.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 40, Daenerys III.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 29, The Reaver.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 36, Cersei VIII.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 38, The Watcher.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 43, Daenerys VII.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 58, Jon XII.
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