Worked ivory is described as any items made of ivory for jewellery, adornment, art, utility or musical instruments (but not including whole tusks in any form, except where the whole surface has been carved), provided that such items are clearly recognizable as such and in forms requiring no further carving, crafting or manufacture to effect their purpose.

French - ivoire travaillé
Spanish - marfil trabajado

-see also:
"Worked ivory" is in the HS Code "9601.10"
  - - Worked ivory and articles of ivory
Ref: 122694/2006-09-19

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