Woolly Mammoth - Fossil teeth - 116 cm

Rare, Magnificent, Restored Tusk of a Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius), North Sea

Description:
Bid now on this beautiful piece of history: a tusk from the extinct woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius). This specific specimen is especially remarkable due to its unique provenance from the North Sea.

Details of the object:
Species: Woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius)
Origin: Recovered from the seabed of the North Sea, Netherlands
Condition: The conserved object is in a beautifully restored state.
Weight: 5800 grams
Dimensions: 116 cm measured along the outer curve. 100 cm measured along the outer curve. Thickest circumference approx. 26 cm.

Condition and conservation:
Mammoth tusks retrieved from the North Sea have lain on the seabed for thousands of years. This specimen shows a beautiful patina with a smooth texture.
The object has been restored (large fractures have been glued or filled). A conservation treatment protects the porous fossil material from further degradation.

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A unique collectible:
This is a fascinating fossil that brings the prehistoric ice age directly into your home. It is an ideal centerpiece for fossil collectors, natural history objects, or as a unique decorative element.

Carefully packed and shipped insured; any import duties or customs costs are the buyer's responsibility.

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