What does ivory mean?

Ivory has a lofty and sacred position in traditional culture, which means to ward off evil spirits and soothe the nerves, and symbolizes peace and happiness.

1. Ivory is considered as an organic gem. If worn for a long time, it can bring vitality and benefit people's daily life. At the same time, the ancient Greeks and Romans believed that teeth had the magical effect of ward off evil spirits and protect the body. They believed that teeth could bring good luck to the wearer, turn the wearer from danger and get the help of nobles.

2. Among the Tibetan people in China, ivory is regarded as a sacred treasure, which is used to make jewelry and is deeply loved by the Tibetan people. These ivory jewelry are regarded as a symbol of wealth and good luck and have high collection value.

3. In Buddhism, ivory also has important symbolic significance. It has appeared in Buddhist scriptures many times and is regarded as a sacred object to ward off evil spirits and soothe the nerves. Therefore, the art of tooth carving with Buddhism as the theme has naturally become a sacred mascot to ward off evil spirits and is loved by people.

In a word, ivory has rich meanings in traditional culture and has been endowed with many sacred and auspicious meanings.