Natural History - Mastodon Fossil Tusk Carving

PLIOCENE PERIOD, 5.2-2.5 MILLION YEARS B.P.

3 1/4 in. (121 grams, 83 mm).

Featuring a later carved stylised face in relief. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex private collection of a Shropshire, UK, gentleman, 1990s.

CONDITION

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LOT 2492