{"product_id":"monumental-matched-pair-of-mammoth-tusks-10-8-10-4","title":"Matched Pair of Woolly Mammoth Tusks | 10’8” \u0026 10’4” |","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYakutia, Russia — Late Pleistocene, circa 18,000–20,000 years ago\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong the most commanding Ice Age displays imaginable, this monumental pair of woolly mammoth tusks possesses an extraordinary presence. Measuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10′ 8″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10′ 4″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e along the outer curves and weighing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e160\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e156.5 pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e respectively, they form a remarkably harmonious matched pair whose sweeping arcs create an almost architectural composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecovered near the village of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbyy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Yakutia, these tusks remained preserved within Siberian permafrost for nearly twenty millennia. Their graceful symmetry speaks to the immense scale of the animal from which they came, while the flowing curves capture the elegance that has made mammoth ivory one of nature’s most celebrated materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich mineralization has produced a remarkable palette of colours throughout the ivory. Deep slate blues and subtle green vivianite tones blend into warm amber, honey, caramel, and cream, revealing intricate natural banding along the entire length of each tusk. Under changing light, the polished surfaces display exceptional depth and a gentle lustre that accentuates the ivory’s grain and fossilized character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented together on custom oak stands, the tusks create a dramatic focal point unlike almost any other natural history specimen. Whether displayed in a museum, corporate collection, luxury residence, or significant private collection, they possess a sculptural quality that transcends their scientific importance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatched mammoth tusk pairs of this scale and preservation are increasingly uncommon, particularly examples that retain such complementary proportions, curvature, and coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Fossil Realm mammoth tusks are professionally stabilized to ensure long-term structural integrity. For optimal preservation they should be displayed indoors under stable environmental conditions (approximately 50–60% relative humidity and 68–78 °F \/ 20–26 °C).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFossil mammoth ivory is legally distinct from modern elephant ivory, identifiable by its Schreger line pattern, and may be traded internationally in accordance with current regulations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLeft tusk:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10′ 8″ (outer curve), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e160 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRight tusk:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10′ 4″ (outer curve), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e156.5 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCombined weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e316.5 lbs (143.6 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented on custom solid oak display stands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNOTE: due to present restrictions we cannot ship to California, New York, New Jersey, Hawaii, Nevada, Illinois or New Hampshire\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: International buyers are responsible for any applicable import duties or taxes, which vary by country.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fossil Realm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52654866137375,"sku":null,"price":999999999999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0190\/1942\/files\/D700822D-033A-42F6-94B9-A55B9F3E9C61.jpg?v=1783091672","url":"https:\/\/www.fossilrealm.com\/products\/monumental-matched-pair-of-mammoth-tusks-10-8-10-4","provider":"Fossil Realm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}