Amazing Curvy Mammoth Tusk - 6'3"
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An unbelievable discovery from Siberia, this exceptionally curved fossil mammoth tusk is in an impeccable condition.
The tusk comes from a woolly mammoth that lived on the frozen tundra more than 20,000 years ago during the Late Pleistocene. Its natural coloration is stunning, with a mixture of golden and earthy brown with hints of black.
Ready to be displayed in your home, office or museum, this Ice Age treasure includes a custom-made stained solid oak stand that showcases its beautiful curvature. Importantly, this tusk has not been painted over or had large areas filled like many tusks on the market.
Species: Mammuthus primigenius (Woolly mammoth)
Location: Southwestern Siberia, in Russia.
Age: Late Pleistocene
Stand: weighs 5.2 lbs ; 34" x 7.25" x 10"
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Our mammoth tusks have been professionally stabilized; however, these specimens must be kept in an indoor environment with stable humidity and temperature. Ideal conditions are 50% to 60% humidity and 68 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit.
Fossil mammoth ivory can be distinguished from present-day elephant ivory by the angle of crosshatching (Schreger lines) and can be traded internationally.
NOTE: due to present restrictions we cannot ship to California, New York, New Jersey, Hawaii, Nevada, Illinois or New Hampshire
Model of woolly mammoth at Royal BC Museum. Source: Wikipedia
