Woolly Mammoth - Fossil teeth - 116 cm

Rare, Magnificent, 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.

Object details:
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 girth approx. 26 cm.

Condition and conservation:
Mammoth tusks retrieved from the North Sea have lain on the sea bed for thousands of years. This specimen shows a lovely patina with a smooth texture.
The object has been restored (major cracks are 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 packed and shipped insured; any import duties or customs charges are the responsibility of the buyer.

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