Bison - Fossil skull - bison priscus - 32 cm - 132 cm

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Bison priscus skull specimen from Ukraine, dating to the Pleistocene (Quaternary); natural fossil condition with no reconstruction, weight 23.95 kg and horn span about 132 cm.

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A very large fossil skull of Bison priscus (Steppe Bison) from the Pleistocene (Ice Age).
This impressive specimen features an exceptional horn span of approximately 132 cm, making it a strikling and powerful display piece. With a weight of 23.95 kg, it represents a substantial and authentic Ice Age fossil.
The skull is preserverd in natural fossil condition with visible mineralisation and natural surface structure . The horns are long and well developed, showing strong curvature and growth texture.
Please note: the specimen is partial/ incomplete , with the rear part of the skull missing, as found.No artificial reconstruction has been made.

Species ~ Bison priscus
Geological period~ Pleistocene
Estimated age ~ appox. 20,000-80,000 years
Origin ~ Ukraine
Weight ~ 23,95 kg
Horn span ~ appox. 132 cm
Height ~ 32 cm
Depth ~ 25 cm
Condition ~ Natural fossil condition, no artificial reconstruction.
A rare lagre-scale specimen suitable for collectors, interior display, hunting lodges or natural history collections.

A very large fossil skull of Bison priscus (Steppe Bison) from the Pleistocene (Ice Age).
This impressive specimen features an exceptional horn span of approximately 132 cm, making it a strikling and powerful display piece. With a weight of 23.95 kg, it represents a substantial and authentic Ice Age fossil.
The skull is preserverd in natural fossil condition with visible mineralisation and natural surface structure . The horns are long and well developed, showing strong curvature and growth texture.
Please note: the specimen is partial/ incomplete , with the rear part of the skull missing, as found.No artificial reconstruction has been made.

Species ~ Bison priscus
Geological period~ Pleistocene
Estimated age ~ appox. 20,000-80,000 years
Origin ~ Ukraine
Weight ~ 23,95 kg
Horn span ~ appox. 132 cm
Height ~ 32 cm
Depth ~ 25 cm
Condition ~ Natural fossil condition, no artificial reconstruction.
A rare lagre-scale specimen suitable for collectors, interior display, hunting lodges or natural history collections.

Details

Number of items
1
Specimen
Bison
Scientific name
bison priscus
Country of Origin
Ukraine
Geological Period
Quaternary, Pleistocene (2.58 - 0.0117 million years)
Condition
Natural
Weight
23.95 kg
Height
32 cm
Width
132 cm
Depth
25 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
Czech RepublicVerified
1
Object sold
Private

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