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The Chinese, already skilled in the art of carving elephant ivory, transformed helmeted hornbill casques into belt buckles, buttons, bracelets, snuff boxes, and more. Sometimes intricate scenes ...
The most glaring feature of helmeted hornbills, however, is their casque ... This makes the hornbill’s head a prized possession. It finds its way into many carvings, headpieces, and centerpieces.