No. 102152650

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

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.

No. 102152650

No longer available
Bison - Fossil skull - bison priscus - 32 cm - 132 cm

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

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.

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Manuel Quiring
Expert
Estimate  € 2,800 - € 3,100

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