Warthog Taxidermy full body mount - Lot de 30 DEFENSES de PHACOCHERE africain - - 12 cm - 3 cm - 3 cm
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Specimen Phacochère, scientific name Lot de 30 DEFENSES de PHACOCHERE africain -, origin Africa, year 1950, dimensions 12 cm high by 3 cm wide by 3 cm deep, weight 160 g, condition État correct.
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Set of 30 AFRICAN WARTHOG TUSKS -
Legal ivory: Unlike elephant ivory, warthog ivory sourced from canines is authorized and regulated, offering an ethical alternative for craftsmanship.
Dimensions from 3 to 12 cm
Weight 160 g
Dispersion of the private collection of Mr. Germain BERTHEL (1920 - 1998) dating from the 1950s.
Original used material, sold as is and having undergone no restoration.
Fast and careful shipping via Colissimo La Poste, registered with signature and insurance.
Items are pre-packed as soon as they are listed on CATAWIKI
Group orders are therefore not possible
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Please be present or make arrangements for the delivery of your order.
For obvious security reasons, this delivery is made by insured and signature-required registered mail,
If you are not present and have not signed for it, the order will be returned to me.
ANOTHER IMPORTANT DETAIL FOR DUTCH BUYERS:
If you are not present, your mail carrier will not leave a delivery notice, and will mark your address as incomplete to save time.
THE WARTHOG TUSKS
Warthog teeth, and in particular its impressive tusks, are continuously growing canines that protrude from its mouth.
The warthog has a full dentition of 34 teeth, with 16 teeth on the upper jaw and 18 on the lower jaw.
These unique attributes divide into two realities: their biological role for the animal and their artisanal exploitation for humans.
Biological role and characteristics
Modified canines: The four canines (two upper, two lower) transform into upward-curved tusks.
Impressive size: The upper tusks of older males can reach up to 60 cm. Those of females remain noticeably smaller.
Survival tool: They serve the warthog to dig up food (roots, bulbs, rhizomes) and constitute a formidable weapon to defend against predators like lions or leopards.
Natural sharpening: By rubbing against each other, the upper and lower tusks continuously sharpen, making them extremely sharp.
Use in craftsmanship and cutlery
The warthog tooth is a noble material highly sought after by artisans:
Legal ivory: Unlike elephant ivory, warthog ivory derived from canines is permitted and regulated, offering an ethical alternative for craftsmanship.
Set of 30 AFRICAN WARTHOG TUSKS -
Legal ivory: Unlike elephant ivory, warthog ivory sourced from canines is authorized and regulated, offering an ethical alternative for craftsmanship.
Dimensions from 3 to 12 cm
Weight 160 g
Dispersion of the private collection of Mr. Germain BERTHEL (1920 - 1998) dating from the 1950s.
Original used material, sold as is and having undergone no restoration.
Fast and careful shipping via Colissimo La Poste, registered with signature and insurance.
Items are pre-packed as soon as they are listed on CATAWIKI
Group orders are therefore not possible
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Please be present or make arrangements for the delivery of your order.
For obvious security reasons, this delivery is made by insured and signature-required registered mail,
If you are not present and have not signed for it, the order will be returned to me.
ANOTHER IMPORTANT DETAIL FOR DUTCH BUYERS:
If you are not present, your mail carrier will not leave a delivery notice, and will mark your address as incomplete to save time.
THE WARTHOG TUSKS
Warthog teeth, and in particular its impressive tusks, are continuously growing canines that protrude from its mouth.
The warthog has a full dentition of 34 teeth, with 16 teeth on the upper jaw and 18 on the lower jaw.
These unique attributes divide into two realities: their biological role for the animal and their artisanal exploitation for humans.
Biological role and characteristics
Modified canines: The four canines (two upper, two lower) transform into upward-curved tusks.
Impressive size: The upper tusks of older males can reach up to 60 cm. Those of females remain noticeably smaller.
Survival tool: They serve the warthog to dig up food (roots, bulbs, rhizomes) and constitute a formidable weapon to defend against predators like lions or leopards.
Natural sharpening: By rubbing against each other, the upper and lower tusks continuously sharpen, making them extremely sharp.
Use in craftsmanship and cutlery
The warthog tooth is a noble material highly sought after by artisans:
Legal ivory: Unlike elephant ivory, warthog ivory derived from canines is permitted and regulated, offering an ethical alternative for craftsmanship.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specimen
Warthog
Scientific name
Lot de 30 DEFENSES de PHACOCHERE africain -
Country of origin
Africa
Condition
Fair condition
Year
1950
Weight
160 g
Height
12 cm
Width
3 cm
Depth
3 cm
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