LM14001 - FOSSIL LOWER TUSK FROM A PREHISTORIC FLORIDA PECCARY

Product Description

ITEM # 

LM14001

ID

Mylohyus sp.

FOUND

Aucilla River - Florida, U.S.A.

AGE

PLEISTOCENE:  1.8 million - 11,000 years ago

SIZE

3" long

CONDITION

NO REPAIR OR RESTORATION - COMPLETE AND
PERFECT PRESERVATION.

NOTE

TOP QUAILTY FOSSIL PECCARY TUSK

INCLUDES DISPLAY BOX - Actual Item - One Only

Comes with a certificate of authenticity / information sheet

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This is a rare and stunningly well-preserved fossil of a complete lower right canine tusk of a peccary, an animal that resembled a large wild boar.  The genera of peccary this canine came from is called Mylohyus.  There is no repair and no restoration on this fine example of this uncommon fossil, especially in this condition.  From the naturally sharpened tip caused by wear in the animal's jaw, down to the complete and intact root, the entire canine exhibits every tiny detail in superb display, fossilized to a dark brown from river sediment and tannins.  INTACT and WITH NO RESTORATION AND NO REPAIR.