Woolly Mammoth - Fossilised tusk - Mammuthus primigenius - 80 cm

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A restored and conserved woolly mammoth tusk specimen (Mammuthus primigenius) from the Siberian permafrost in Russia, dating to the Quaternary, Pleistocene (2.58–0.0117 million years ago), weighing 3192 g and 80 cm long.

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Impressive, Restored Tusk of a Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius), Siberia

Description:
Bid now on this rare and beautiful piece of natural history: an authentic saber tooth of the extinct woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius).

Details of the object
Type: Woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius)
Origin: Found in the permafrost of Siberia, Russia.
The object has been expertly restored and conserved to ensure its integrity and beauty for the future.
Weight: 3192 grams
Dimensions: 80 cm measured along the outer curve.

Condition and conservation
Mammoth remains found in the Siberian soil are often thousands of years old and require delicate handling. This specimen has been carefully prepared by experts. Restoration has stabilized any cracks or fractures, and a professional conservation treatment protects the material from further degradation caused by moisture or temperature fluctuations.
A unique collectible item
This is a fascinating fossil that brings the prehistoric ice age directly into your home. It is an ideal showpiece for collectors of fossils, natural history objects, or as a unique decorative element.

It is carefully packaged and shipped with insurance; any import duties or customs fees are the responsibility of the buyer.

Standards not included.

Impressive, Restored Tusk of a Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius), Siberia

Description:
Bid now on this rare and beautiful piece of natural history: an authentic saber tooth of the extinct woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius).

Details of the object
Type: Woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius)
Origin: Found in the permafrost of Siberia, Russia.
The object has been expertly restored and conserved to ensure its integrity and beauty for the future.
Weight: 3192 grams
Dimensions: 80 cm measured along the outer curve.

Condition and conservation
Mammoth remains found in the Siberian soil are often thousands of years old and require delicate handling. This specimen has been carefully prepared by experts. Restoration has stabilized any cracks or fractures, and a professional conservation treatment protects the material from further degradation caused by moisture or temperature fluctuations.
A unique collectible item
This is a fascinating fossil that brings the prehistoric ice age directly into your home. It is an ideal showpiece for collectors of fossils, natural history objects, or as a unique decorative element.

It is carefully packaged and shipped with insurance; any import duties or customs fees are the responsibility of the buyer.

Standards not included.

Details

Number of items
1
Specimen
Woolly Mammoth
Scientific name
Mammuthus primigenius
Country of Origin
Russia
Geological Period
Quaternary, Pleistocene (2.58 - 0.0117 million years)
Condition
Restored
Treatment
Conserved
Weight
3192 g
Height
80 cm
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Objects sold
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