Lot 646
Complete Juvenile Mammoth Tusk. This mammoth tusk (Mammuthus primigenius) is 32 inches long x 3 inches wide, and has been polished, displaying patterns of cream, tan and shades of brown. The tusk is virtually intact, without the usual cracks and spintering. Fossil ivory, such as this 15,000-20,000 year old specimen, is the only ivory that can be legally traded. Broken pieces of mammoth ivory are carved into sculptured figures and scrimshaw. Complete tusks are in extremely high demand since most ivory found is fractured and in pieces. Found in the Dominion Creek area, Dawson City, Yukon Territory, Canada. A rare opportunity to acquire a visually stunning and highly displayable fossil. Weight is 6 pounds.
Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,750.
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