1911 Woolly Mammoth Ivory - #562
Some materials are manufactured. Others are created by time itself.
These one-of-a-kind 1911 grips are crafted from genuine woolly mammoth ivory sourced from Siberia, where mammoths have remained preserved in the permafrost and earth for more than 10,000 years. Every piece carries a history that began long before modern civilization—and no two pieces are ever exactly alike.
The ivory's soft, creamy color provides a warm, natural contrast to the dark finish of the 1911, while delicate brown and amber streaks run through the material in patterns created entirely by nature. Those markings aren't printed, dyed, or artificially reproduced. They are part of the story the ivory acquired during thousands of years beneath the earth.
he grips pictured here showcase exactly what makes mammoth ivory so special: subtle variations in color, natural grain, mineral staining, and character. Even when two pieces come from the same material, Mother Nature ensures that each finished set has its own personality.
A True Heirloom Material
You aren't simply buying a set of grips—you are acquiring a piece of prehistoric history.
Woolly mammoth ivory is a fossil material, making it possible to own and appreciate ancient ivory without taking ivory from a living elephant. With proper care, these grips can remain a distinctive part of a firearm collection for generations.
Imagine this 1911 being passed from parent to child, then to grandchild, with the grips still carrying the same natural markings they had when they left the shop. Every scratch, streak, and variation is part of what makes your particular set yours.
At Mammoth Grip Exchange, I have been making custom grips for three years, with an emphasis on finding exceptional materials and letting their natural character take center stage.
And I stand behind every purchase: Mammoth Grip Exchange offers a full money-back refund on your grip purchase.
No two sets will ever look exactly like these. That's the beauty of working with material that is thousands of years old.
Not just grips.
Not just ivory.
A piece of prehistoric history for your 1911—and an heirloom for generations to come.