Lot 717
Mustelid From Michigan Bog. Mustelids were weasel type animals similar to minks and ermines. This three inch long 5,000-8,000 year old brown skull is complete and was found in a Bog deposit in Saginaw county, Michigan. All of the teeth are present and nicely contrasted against the light brown skull. Of special interest is the upper molar in the back of the mouth that is rotated 90 degrees towards the inside of the mouth. This enabled the mustelids to tear off meat from prey animals even if they were frozen solid. Only mustelids have such a special upper molar. The skull has a beautiful brown color from the minerals in the bog somewhat similar to the animals found in tar pits. This interesting skull comes with a 4 x 3 inch black base for display.
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Estimated Value $225 - 375.
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| Realized $188 |
