Introduction to Guangdong Ivory Sculpture Art: The Guangdong Ivory Sculpture Art Exhibition is located in the west hall behind the Chen Family Ancestral Hall. Guangzhou’s ivory carving craft has a long history, and its techniques and styles are self-contained. In particular, ivory balls, ivory boats and ivory miniature carvings are among the most popular in the industry. Be unique.
In 1989, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora banned the trade of ivory, and Guangzhou ivory carvings were in trouble. In May 2006, Guangzhou ivory carvings were included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage lists and received great attention. attracted widespread attention from all walks of life. For this reason, our museum has specially set up the "Guangzhou Ivory Carving Art Exhibition" as a long-term exhibition to let people know and understand this excellent traditional craft and jointly care for and support the inheritance and development of Guangzhou's ivory carving art.