Partial tusk

Tusk

ZOOLOGICAL SPECIMENS
before 1862
bone
overall: 8-1/2 x 1-1/8 x 1 in.

Tusk; Partial tusk; from the collection of George Elliott (1810-1862); partial segment of what is most likely a walrus tusk; narrow towards tip, and slightly angled to a point; slight ridges on outside; more hollow towards base, but becoming solid towards tip; came in burlap bag (2007.12.24) with other teeth and tusks.


2007.12.23

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