A uniquely patterned section of woolly mammoth tusk recovered from the permafrost of Taimyr, Siberia. Material from this region is renowned for its quality of preservation, having remained sealed in frozen ground since the Pleistocene.

The specimen retains a particularly distinctive outer surface, displaying a complex arrangement of natural patterns and textures formed through growth and subsequent burial processes. These surface characteristics give the piece a strong visual presence while remaining entirely natural and unaltered.
The reverse side shows areas of striking blue vivianite mineralisation, developed under low-oxygen conditions over tens of thousands of years, adding both colour contrast and geological interest.

Specimen Details:

Species: Mammuthus primigenius (Woolly Mammoth)

Specimen Type: Tusk section (outer bark)

 Locality: Taimyr, Siberia, Russia

Preservation: Permafrost find

Geological Age: Pleistocene Epoch (circa 30,000–50,000 years BP)

Length: 205 mm

Weight: 62.7 g

Condition: Natural, unrestored

Mineralisation: Vivianite present on reverse surface

Notable Features: Distinctive natural surface patterns and textures; preserved outer surface; natural curvature retained

Reference: T64