Lot 1732
Complete Curved Mammoth Tusk From Siberia - Nearly 4 Feet Long. From Mammuthis pricmigenics. Complete Mammoth tusks are rare, but large, 4-feet-long tusks (47 x 5 in.) that show the characteristic double curve of an adult Mammoth are much rarer. This polished tusk reveals beautiful colors of green, brown cream and tan which were caused by the mineralization of the white ivory with vivianite and iron phosphate. This museum-quality tusk was found on the Taymyr Penninsula of Siberia and is between 50,000 and 100,000 years old. Because it is long and relatively slender (5 in. in diameter), it probably belonged to an adult female Mammoth. This spectacular tusk comes with an oak display stand. It is by far the best and largest we have ever handled. Similar specimens have brought over $10,000 at natural history auctions. For domestic shipping, add $150.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 9,000.
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| Realized $3,450 |
