Woolly Mammoth - Fossil teeth - 120 cm

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Rare, Restored Woolly Mammoth Tusk (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 extra special due to its unique origin 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: 7170 grams
Dimensions: 120 cm measured along the outer curve. 104 cm measured along the outer curve. Thickest circumference approx. 25 cm.

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

Please examine the photos carefully. The photos are an integral part of the description.
Colors may differ slightly from real life due to lighting or monitor settings.

A unique collectible:
This is a fascinating fossil that brings the prehistoric Ice Age directly into your home. It is an ideal showpiece for collectors of fossils, natural history objects, or as a unique decorative element.

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

KV1

Rare, Restored Woolly Mammoth Tusk (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 extra special due to its unique origin 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: 7170 grams
Dimensions: 120 cm measured along the outer curve. 104 cm measured along the outer curve. Thickest circumference approx. 25 cm.

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

Please examine the photos carefully. The photos are an integral part of the description.
Colors may differ slightly from real life due to lighting or monitor settings.

A unique collectible:
This is a fascinating fossil that brings the prehistoric Ice Age directly into your home. It is an ideal showpiece for collectors of fossils, natural history objects, or as a unique decorative element.

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

KV1

Details

Number of objects
1
Specimen
Woolly Mammoth
Country of origin
Netherlands
Geological period
Quaternary, Pleistocene (2.58 - 0.0117 million years)
Condition
Restored
Treatment
Conserved
Weight
7170 g
Height
120 cm
Authenticity
Refurbished original
The NetherlandsVerified
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Objects sold
95%
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