Description
Up for sale is an authentic wild boar lower canine/stabbing tusk (Sus scrofa) recovered from an Ice Age cave deposit in the Ardennes Forest region of Belgium.
This specimen features a dramatic, crescent-shaped curve with clear enamel wear facets toward the tip, characteristic of the self-sharpening action between a boar’s upper and lower tusks. The preservation is typical of European cave deposits, exhibiting a pale ivory to light tan patina with nice natural luster and surface detail.
Specimen Details:
-
Species: Sus scrofa (Wild Boar)
-
Element: Lower Canine / Stabbing Tusk
-
Length: ~4.25 inches along the outer curve (~3.25 inches straight line)
-
Geological Epoch: Pleistocene (Ice Age)
-
Locality: Cave Deposit, Ardennes Forest, Belgium
Highlights:
-
Strong, sweeping curvature with intact tip preservation.
-
Classic cave-site preservation with light coloration and minimal matrix staining.
-
100% natural, genuine Pleistocene European mammal fossil.
You will receive the exact specimen pictured.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.