Product Description
A full fossil mammoth tooth recovered from Georges Bank
This fossil mammoth tooth is a complete molar found on Georges Bank, the fishing grounds off Cape Cod. It weighs 2 pounds 12 ounces and shows the deep ridged plates the woolly mammoth used to grind tough grasses.
During the Ice Age, when sea levels were lower, Georges Bank was dry land where mammoths roamed. Fishing boats still bring up their teeth in nets today. A tooth like this is a direct link to a vanished world just off the New England coast.
Features
- Complete fossil mammoth molar
- Found on Georges Bank off Cape Cod
- Ridged grinding surface
- 2 lb 12 oz
Specifications
- Material: Fossil mammoth tooth
- Origin: Georges Bank, off Cape Cod
- Weight: 2 lb 12 oz
- Intended use: Display and collection
Care Instructions
Dust with a soft brush. Keep away from water and cleaners.
FAQ
Where was it found?
On Georges Bank, off Cape Cod.
How heavy is it?
2 pounds 12 ounces.
Why are mammoth teeth found at sea?
Georges Bank was dry land during the Ice Age, when mammoths lived there.
An Ice Age tooth brought up from the sea floor off New England.
Made to Order
Most pieces are in stock and ship right away. Items requiring engraving or finishing are completed within a few days, prepared with the same care and craftsmanship Scrimshanders is known for.