How to find old 1940s elephant import papers for tusks and a shoulder mount

[JohnSweeney]

I have a serial number carved into a set of tusks in USA. Family heirloom and wondered who or what agency if anyone would have import or any documentation on the tusks / animal with the number. 1940s so long ago. Maybe the serial number was done in Africa or was it for US customs?

 

[RR 314]

Man, I bet you a dime you won’t be able to find anything. I would be surprised if there were significant import requirements in the 1940s. Even if so, I doubt any records were retained. I remember reading about a small town in Connecticut decades ago and the immense amount of Ivory that came in up there. A lot of piano keys, combs and cue balls were made in Connecticut. Good luck. Let us know what you find out.