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Lot of 2 Fossilized Mastodon Teeth
Lot of 2 Fossilized Mastodon Teeth
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**Previously Listed At $300**

North America, Pliocene to Pleistocene, 100,000 to 20,000 years old. A pair of fossilized teeth from adult mastodons (Mammut americanum). Both have become agatized in shades of white and black. The larger of the two represents teeth that have been heavily worn down with usage. Mastodons, unlike mammoths or contemporary elephants, had cusp-shaped teeth, well-suited to their diet of browsing and grazing. Size: 5.2" L x 2" W x 3.9" H (13.2 cm x 5.1 cm x 9.9 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Private Ventura County, CA collection

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#118493
Condition
Both are fossilized as shown and the larger has some encrustations. The smaller one has been repaired.
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Lot of 2 Fossilized Mastodon Teeth

Estimate $500 - $750
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Starting Price $225
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