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Original, officially authenticated 17-piece collection of Woolly Mammoths (Mammuthus primigenius) from the Netherlands, dating to the Cenozoic (66–0 Ma), weighing about 8 kg in total, professionally conserved and in natural condition, with determinations included.
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Top Ice Age Collection of the Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) ~ 8 kg with find locality
Description:
An extremely extensive collection of fossils from the iconic Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) from the Pleistocene. This unique set weighs in total about 8 kilograms and offers a fantastic, representative overview of the complete anatomy of this prehistoric giant. An absolute eye-catcher for any serious collector, museum, or educational display.:Total weight: approx. 8 kg (excluding packaging material)
Find locality: Netherlands, Maasvlakte.
Discovery date/year: 2016
Condition: All pieces in this lot have been expertly desalinated, fully determined, and professionally conserved against crumbling. The bones are solid, heavy, and ready for display straight away.
Anatomical highlights in this lot:
Large thoracic vertebra (about 27–28 cm wide): A spectacular, massive vertebral body (thoracic vertebra) with a beautifully preserved, radiating structure on the epiphyseal plate. A wonderful large display piece!
Scapula fragment (Shoulder blade): Large, characteristic flat and fan-shaped portion of the mammoth shoulder blade.
Tusk fragment (about 20 cm): A beautiful piece of authentic mammoth ivory (the 'bark' or outer shell) with a striking layered structure and warm, natural Ice Age coloration.
Massive joint and vertebra components: Including an additional vertebral body with a fine internal bone structure and two heavy fragments from large joint parts (e.g., ball and socket).
A nice additional selection of various smaller, determinable bone fragments that complete the set as a study collection. A rare opportunity to acquire such a complete and well-documented 'Ice Age reference set.' The lot is shipped with the utmost care and is thickly wrapped (bubble wrap).
All pieces are supplied with determinations.
Top Ice Age Collection of the Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) ~ 8 kg with find locality
Description:
An extremely extensive collection of fossils from the iconic Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) from the Pleistocene. This unique set weighs in total about 8 kilograms and offers a fantastic, representative overview of the complete anatomy of this prehistoric giant. An absolute eye-catcher for any serious collector, museum, or educational display.:Total weight: approx. 8 kg (excluding packaging material)
Find locality: Netherlands, Maasvlakte.
Discovery date/year: 2016
Condition: All pieces in this lot have been expertly desalinated, fully determined, and professionally conserved against crumbling. The bones are solid, heavy, and ready for display straight away.
Anatomical highlights in this lot:
Large thoracic vertebra (about 27–28 cm wide): A spectacular, massive vertebral body (thoracic vertebra) with a beautifully preserved, radiating structure on the epiphyseal plate. A wonderful large display piece!
Scapula fragment (Shoulder blade): Large, characteristic flat and fan-shaped portion of the mammoth shoulder blade.
Tusk fragment (about 20 cm): A beautiful piece of authentic mammoth ivory (the 'bark' or outer shell) with a striking layered structure and warm, natural Ice Age coloration.
Massive joint and vertebra components: Including an additional vertebral body with a fine internal bone structure and two heavy fragments from large joint parts (e.g., ball and socket).
A nice additional selection of various smaller, determinable bone fragments that complete the set as a study collection. A rare opportunity to acquire such a complete and well-documented 'Ice Age reference set.' The lot is shipped with the utmost care and is thickly wrapped (bubble wrap).
All pieces are supplied with determinations.
Details
Number of objects
17
Country of origin
Netherlands
Geological period
Cenozoic (66 - 0 million years)
Condition
Natural
Treatment
Conserved
Weight
8 kg
Authenticity
Original/official
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