Lot 14, Auction 4/12/2026: Mammoth Ivory, Fur, Woolly Rhino Tooth & Fern Fossil

$585.00

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Northern Asia, Russia, Siberia / North America, Alaska, Pleistocene (Ice Age), ca. 2.6 million to 10,000 years ago; North America, United States, Missouri, Pennsylvanian Age, ca. 323 million years ago. An assemblage of Ice Age megafauna material from woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) and woolly rhinoceros (Coelodonta antiquitatis), including tusk ivory fragments, a molar tooth, and preserved hair. The group also includes botanical fossils of prehistoric Odontopteris brardii ferns preserved in brown shale from Missouri. The woolly rhinoceros molar, mounted on a wooden base, shows a deep-rooted structure characteristic of grazing megaherbivores. Two substantial sections of mammoth tusk ivory survive as polished and stabilized fragments, accompanied by strands of mammoth hair recovered from Siberian and Alaskan permafrost. Size of longest ivory: 9.75″ L x 1.6″ W (24.8 cm x 4.1 cm)

This item is made of or contains mammoth ivory and is classified under the ESA (Endangered Species Act) as an exempt piece. Due to federal and state regulations regarding the sale of ivory, this item cannot be shipped internationally or to individuals residing in the following U.S. states: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Washington. Additionally, buyers are responsible for ensuring that their purchase complies with all local laws and regulations concerning ivory. We guarantee that this piece meets the criteria for an ESA antique exemption under U.S. Federal law, however, we advise buyers to consult with their local authorities to confirm their ability to legally acquire, possess, trade, or sell this item in your state of residence.

Condition: Ivory fragments are stabilized with clear coatings to the layers and polished exterior surface. Larger fragment has infill to interior. Tooth has losses to enamel as shown and stabilized with clear coating.

Provenance: private Hagar collection, Wildwood, Missouri, USA

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