No. 106549489

Woolly Mammoth - 化石牙 - Mammuthus primigenius (Woolly Mammoth) - 5 cm - 63 cm
No. 106549489

Woolly Mammoth - 化石牙 - Mammuthus primigenius (Woolly Mammoth) - 5 cm - 63 cm
A Dramatically Curved Complete Fossilized Partial Tusk of a Young Female Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius). Discovered from Doggerland Deposit, North Sea (Recovered off the Dutch Coast)
An extraordinary complete fossil tusk from a young female Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius), recovered from the submerged prehistoric landscape of Doggerland beneath the North Sea. Before being inundated by rising sea levels at the end of the last Ice Age, this vast tundra plain supported thriving megafauna populations. Tusk specimens from this marine deposit are highly prized for their unique geological history, dense permineralization, and striking aesthetic presence.
Dramatic Curvature: Displays the characteristic gentle spiral sweep typical of authentic Mammuthus primigenius ivory, preserving a commanding cross-sectional profile.
Distinctive North Sea Patina: Heavily permineralized through millennia of anaerobic submersion in mineral-rich marine sediments, yielding a rich palette of deep charcoal, slate gray, espresso, and warm ebony tones.
Structural Preservation: Demonstrates exceptional structural density and fine concentric growth ring details ("Schreger lines") visible along the solid cross-section, reflecting the slow mineral absorption process characteristic of seafloor fossils.
Natural Texture: The outer bark layer retains fine longitudinal weathering grooves and natural historic wear, offering a vivid tactile connection to the Ice Age steppe.
Sourced directly from bottom-trawling yields in the North Sea, complete and substantial partial tusks with this level of color depth and mineral stability are increasingly rare on the international market. This specimen serves as both a compelling display piece and an irreplaceable artefact from Europe's lost sunken continent.
From an old private collection.
Important: Does not come with stand. Does not include skull. Seller will pack to the best interest of the buyer with utmost confidence and assurance. Any possible misrepresentation is untended and deeply regretted.
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