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 extra special 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 +/- 26 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 fractures have been glued or filled). A conservation treatment protects the porous fossil material from further degradation.

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

Carefully packaged and shipped with insurance; any import duties or customs costs are the responsibility of the buyer.

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