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Category: Object of Interest
Type: Natural History Specimen
Species: Mammuthus (Woolly Mammoth)
Period: Pleistocene Epoch (c. 2.6 million – 11,700 years ago)
Material: Fossilised ivory
Origin: Not specified
Dimensions:
Condition: Natural surface variation, ageing, and potential fissures consistent with fossilised material
Documentation: Available
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Market Presence: Active
Availability: Limited
Demand: Established
Complete tusks are less commonly encountered than sectional pieces, with value largely influenced by overall size, preservation, and structural integrity.
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Collector interest in full mammoth tusks is driven by scale and visual impact as much as historical context. Well-preserved examples with balanced curvature and minimal restoration tend to be favoured, particularly within natural history collections and design-led interiors.
Tier II — Established Market / Limited Form Availability