The canines of elk bulls and cows are known as "elk teeth," "buglers," "ivories," or even elk "tusks." Bulls were once killed for their ivory teeth alone, which are the insignia of a renowned fraternal organization.  These unusual Elk teeth, were prized possessions of the Native Americans of the Great Plains. They were used to adorn dresses and robes as well as for necklaces and pendants. Some dresses had in excess of 1000 of them attached as decorative trim. Today, elk teeth remain a prize of the successful hunt and are fashioned into rings and other jewelry selling for thousands of dollars.