Yes, the Ivory Man was really the Ivory Woman. Now that has been established, where did the precious, unusual burial goods come from? How and why did she accumulate them? Valencina was a woman who led hunting forays in early life and continued to lead during her entire life. How did she, a woman in a male world accomplish this? Read this story and find out how Valencina may have been a success in a male dominated world.

Mary Jo Nickum is a retired librarian, teacher, writer and editor. She is also a biologist, specializing in fish and other aquatic as well as terrestrial life. She enjoys writing about biological subjects for kids. Visit her website www.asktheanimallady.com for more about animals.