Strata of Time – Fossilized Mammoth Tusk Slice, 179g

Rarity and Value
This 179-gram segment of fossilized mammoth tusk is a rare treasure from the Ice Age, displaying naturally layered tones of beige, cream, and dark mineral veining. Slices of this size and visual complexity are highly sought after by collectors and artisans alike, as mammoth ivory becomes increasingly scarce. Its remarkable preservation and size elevate it from a raw material to a historic artifact of genuine value.

Discovery and Acquisition
This specimen was recovered from ancient permafrost, where woolly mammoth remains are occasionally exposed by thawing ice. Each piece carries the weight of millennia, formed from the dense tusks of a creature that walked the Earth over 10,000 years ago. The tusk was carefully selected for its vivid stratification—evidence of natural mineralization that occurred over countless seasons of freeze and thaw.

Craftsmanship and Presentation
The tusk has been precisely cut and expertly polished, revealing a flowing pattern of curved, layered bands. These natural striations result from growth lines and varying densities within the tusk, enhanced through artisanal finishing that retains its organic texture while highlighting its visual drama. The result is a piece that feels both ancient and elegantly contemporary.

Human Touch
This slice is more than a fossil—it is a tactile connection to a lost world. Shaped with reverence, it celebrates both the grandeur of extinct megafauna and the quiet beauty hidden within ancient matter. Whether appreciated as a collector’s object or transformed into functional art, this piece invites reflection on deep time and the enduring relationship between humans and nature’s raw legacy.