Woolly Mammoth - Fossil teeth - 120 cm





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Description from the seller
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 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 preserved object is in a beautifully restored state.
Weight: 7,170 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 dredged from the North Sea have lain on the seabed for thousands of years. 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 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 charges are the responsibility of the buyer.
KV1
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 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 preserved object is in a beautifully restored state.
Weight: 7,170 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 dredged from the North Sea have lain on the seabed for thousands of years. 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 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 charges are the responsibility of the buyer.
KV1

