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The world’s largest ivory-carving factory in Beijing employs more than 40 artisans.
‘Ivory carving is seen as an ancient art to be proud of,’ says Brent. ‘The business is worth half a billion dollars annually and the people who profit don’t want it to end.’ Here, a carver works on a Buddhist symbol for prosperity. China is the biggest importer of illegal ivory. The consumers buy as an investment and for the promise of good fortune.
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Brent is a Senior Correspondent for Getty Images. He does most of his work for National Geographic Magazine, focusing on the intersection of humans and the environment.
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