Bian - you got it with the mojo of mammoth ivory. As a crazy one "stuck in the Pleistocene," nothing could contain more power and magic -- and one (this one) must hope, good "luck." In a "realistic" sense, the standard Shrew antler tips look better, and cost less since I bought the ivory and sent it to Gregg. But every time I look at it, or feel its barklike texture (I purposely bought exterior rather than pure-white interior tusk), I am transported back to the time of my dreams. "Got my mojo workin', and I hope it works for me" ... and all this silly effusiveness from one who generally don't give a darn for anything that can be bought. It's good medicine! dave