Woolly Mammoth - Fossil teeth - 120 cm
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Scientific name Mammuthus primigenius; Specimen: Woolly mammoth tusk; Geological period: Quaternary, Pleistocene (2.58–0.0117 million years ago); Treatment: Conserved; Condition: Restored.
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Rare, 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 particular 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: 7170 grams
Dimensions: 120 cm measured along the outer curve. 104 cm measured along the outer curve. Thickest girth approximately 25 cm.
Condition and conservation:
Mammoth tusks recovered from the North Sea have lain on the sea floor for thousands of years. This specimen shows a beautiful 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.
View the photos carefully. The photos are an integral part of the description.
Colours may differ slightly in real life due to lighting or screen 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 fossil collectors, natural history objects, or as a unique decorative element.
Carefully packaged and shipped insured; any import duties or customs fees are the buyer’s responsibility.
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Rare, 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 particular 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: 7170 grams
Dimensions: 120 cm measured along the outer curve. 104 cm measured along the outer curve. Thickest girth approximately 25 cm.
Condition and conservation:
Mammoth tusks recovered from the North Sea have lain on the sea floor for thousands of years. This specimen shows a beautiful 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.
View the photos carefully. The photos are an integral part of the description.
Colours may differ slightly in real life due to lighting or screen 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 fossil collectors, natural history objects, or as a unique decorative element.
Carefully packaged 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
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