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When Mammoth tusks are found, they need to go through a long and properly monitored drying process so that the ivory can dry and stabilize, otherwise if they are prepared and sold as found they most likely WILL dry and split over time.... Once this drying period is complete (which can last up to a year) the tusks are then prepared. Preparation of tusks usually involves sanding the surface, filling any cracks that have occurred during the drying process and color matching those cracks to the surrounding area. Once that has been completed the tusks are sealed with a coating, buffed and then a custom-fit stand is made to match the tusk. VERY FEW tusks are found that do not have some crack repair and filling.. so beware of those advertised as perfect with no repairs or restoration.
Last Modified 10/03/2008
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Name: Mammoth Tusk
Geologic Age: Pleistocene
Location: Yakutia, Russia
Comments: Very nice tip with lots of "wood-grain" patterning. Beautiful shades of browns with splashes of black here and there... this specimen measures approx. 18 1/4" long in a straight-line measurement (not along the curve) and comes with the custom-fit stand as shown.Mammoth Tusk 1 Price $1500.00
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Name: Mammoth Tusk
Geologic Age: Pleistocene
Location: Yakutia, Russia
Comments: Nice tip with darker shades of brown and black and a few splashes of BLUE as well... this specimen measures approx. 25 1/2" long in a straight-line measurement (not along the curve) and comes with the custom-fit stand as shown.Mammoth Tusk 2 Price $2500.00
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Name: Mammoth Tusk
Geologic Age: Pleistocene
Location: Yakutia, Russia
Comments: Bigger tusk from a younger animal.. This specimen has gorgeous tans, browns, blacks and a fair amount of RARE BLUES!!... this specimen measures approx. 28 5/8" long in a straight-line measurement (not along the curve) and comes with the custom-fit stand as shown.Mammoth Tusk 3 Price $3000.00
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Name: Mammoth Tusk
Geologic Age: Pleistocene
Location: Yakutia, Russia
Comments: This is a nice big tusk with a very nice twist to it.. With lots of tans, browns, blacks, blues and greens this tusk has great eye appeal! This specimen measures approx. 38 3/4" long in a straight-line measurement (not along the curve) and measures approx. 48 3/4" along the inside curve. This tusk comes with the custom-fit stand as shown.Mammoth Tusk 4 Price $8500.00
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Name: Mammoth Tusk
Geologic Age: Pleistocene
Location: Yakutia, Russia
Comments: Another BIG beauty with lots of "wood-grain" patterning. Gorgeous shades of tan to deep, rich chocolate brown make for a great tusk!! This specimen measures approx. 40" long in a straight-line measurement (not along the curve) and measures approx. 50" along the inside curve.. and comes with the custom-fit stand as shown.Mammoth Tusk 5 Price $8500.00