A collectible mammoth tusk was purchased for 70,000 hryvnias

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A collectible mammoth tusk was purchased for 70,000 hryvnias

An ancient find, turned into an interior decoration, was sold on Violity for 70,000 hryvnia. This is a mammoth tusk, which stands on a wooden stand and is decorated with metal details. The collectible Tusk has been preserved in its entirety, has no serious damage, and after making small changes has turned into a masterpiece – the result of the interaction of nature and man. Often tusks are decorated with carvings, but the surface of this specimen is not processed.

Mammoth tusks are much stronger than ivory and have a special color scheme, as you can see by looking at the photo. Due to the gradual mineralization of each find, extracted from the ground, has acquired a variety of unique colors. Tusks are used for making souvenirs, jewelry, chess pieces, and also encrust weapons with them. Lots like this are great gifts for those who want to decorate the office in an original way or collect mammoth bones and fossils.