Polished Fossilized Alaskan Mammoth Tooth
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New World, present day Alaska, Early Pliocene to Early Holocene, probably from the earlier part of this spectrum, ca. 5 million years ago to 5000 years ago. A superb mammoth tooth, the grinding surface exposed with lovely white, grey, and sienna colorations. The original chemicals of the teeth have been replaced in the fossilization process with quartz (silica) and other minerals. The flat side has been polished to a pleasantly smooth surface. Mammoth teeth are highly specialized, some of the largest grinding teeth in the animal kingdom, adapted to crush woody vegetable matter in ancient forests. Lucite display stand for photography purposes only. Size: 6.5" L x 3.25" W (16.5 cm x 8.3 cm)
Provenance: private Hagar collection, Wildwood, Missouri, USA
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#155655
New World, present day Alaska, Early Pliocene to Early Holocene, probably from the earlier part of this spectrum, ca. 5 million years ago to 5000 years ago. A superb mammoth tooth, the grinding surface exposed with lovely white, grey, and sienna colorations. The original chemicals of the teeth have been replaced in the fossilization process with quartz (silica) and other minerals. The flat side has been polished to a pleasantly smooth surface. Mammoth teeth are highly specialized, some of the largest grinding teeth in the animal kingdom, adapted to crush woody vegetable matter in ancient forests. Lucite display stand for photography purposes only. Size: 6.5" L x 3.25" W (16.5 cm x 8.3 cm)
Provenance: private Hagar collection, Wildwood, Missouri, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#155655
Condition
Stable fissures and cracks from fossilization process. Section of larger tooth with edges cut and one side has been polished to a flat surface. The upper side is nicely preserved. Small losses from peripheries. Surfaces have been coated with a thin fixative.
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Polished Fossilized Alaskan Mammoth Tooth
Estimate $400 - $600
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