{"product_id":"woolly-mammoth-tusk-tip-section-pleistocene-epoch-permafrost-find-tamiyr-siberia-russia","title":"Woolly Mammoth Tusk Section (Tip), Pleistocene Epoch - Permafrost find - Taimyr, Siberia, Russia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distal (tip-end) section of woolly mammoth tusk recovered from the permafrost of Taimyr, Siberia — one of the most significant regions in the world for Ice Age material. \u003cbr\u003eSpecimens from this area are typically released from the ground as ancient permafrost thaws for just a short time each year, revealing remains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat have been sealed in frozen conditions since the Pleistocene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial from this part of the tusk is much less commonly preserved, as the tip would have experienced the greatest wear during the animal’s lifetime, along with typically being most sought after section. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful tusk tip retains clear internal growth structure, with visible banding that records the incremental development of the tusk as it extended outward. This combined with the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e preserved ‘bark’ surface offers a direct insight into the anatomy of the tusk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse surface shows areas of blue vivianite mineralisation, formed during burial in low-oxygen, phosphate-rich conditions. This mineral develops over extended periods through the interaction of organic material and iron, adding both visual contrast and geological significance to the specimen.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe permafrost season in Siberia is brief, and material can only be collected for a few weeks each year. Combined with current regional high tensions, the availability of authentic Siberian tusk is increasingly limited, making this piece highly collectible. For this reason, Siberian material is considered much more valuable compared to specimens from other localities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMammuthus primigenius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Woolly Mammoth)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tusk section (outer bark)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taimyr, Siberia, Russia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreservation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Permafrost find\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeological Age\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pleistocene Epoch (circa 30,000–50,000 years old)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e: 161 mm (L)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 95.8 g \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Natural, unrestored\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineralisation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Strong blue vivianite present on both front and reverse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotable Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preserved natural curvature; intact outer bark surface; mineralogical overgrowths formed during burial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference: T54\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors' Cabin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56566597845378,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/9050\/5346\/files\/5A2C4BC2-15D6-4D0F-8E1B-80A97AE64DA3.jpg?v=1776434835","url":"https:\/\/www.collectorscabin.shop\/products\/woolly-mammoth-tusk-tip-section-pleistocene-epoch-permafrost-find-tamiyr-siberia-russia","provider":"Collectors' Cabin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}