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The upper canines can grow up to 9 inches (23 cm). They are of a squashed circle shape in cross-section, almost rectangular, being about 1¾ in (4.5 cm) deep and 1 in (2.5 cm) wide. The tusk will curve 90 degrees or more from the root. The tusk will not lie flat on a table, as it curves somewhat backwards as it grows. The tusks are used for digging, for combat with other hogs and in defence against predators -- the lower set can inflict severe wounds. The tusks, more often the upper set, are worked much in the way of Elephant Tusk s with all designs obviously scaled down. They are carved predominantly for the tourist trade in East and Southern Africa . |
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