THE LARGEST MASTODON TUSK EVER FOUND IN CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY.

This massive tusk with a 7″ diameter and 40″ long was found in Hitchitee Creek. This massive segment of tusk was a highlight for schoolkids who visited this museum. This fossil was displayed below the accompanying limited edition print “The Hunters” by Dean Quigley. Dean Quigly specializes in historical early Native American images and is based in St Augustine FL. This very heavy tusk has a custom wood stand. SIZE: Listed above. PROVENANCE: From the Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Section appears to be based with thick hollowed area for nerve core with tip appears worn or broken in the mastodons life. There is a 12″ x 8″ section of concretion still attached which would easily clean if desired. Surface of tusk is cracked in a matrix typical of other fossils. cracking sections vary from over 1″ to about 1/8″. There is a glued crack about 10″ long on top middle of tusk and about a 2″ x 1″ laminated chip that has been glued back. 9-28031 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1412

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1412	$6,517.50	THE LARGEST MASTODON TUSK EVER FOUND IN CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY. This massive tusk with a 7″ diameter and 40″ long was found in Hitchitee Creek. This massive segment of tusk was a highlight for schoolkids who visited this museum. This fossil was displayed below the accompanying limited edition print “The Hunters” by Dean Quigley. Dean Quigly specializes in historical early Native American images and is based in St Augustine FL. This very heavy tusk has a custom wood stand. SIZE: Listed above. PROVENANCE: From the Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Section appears to be based with thick hollowed area for nerve core with tip appears worn or broken in the mastodons life. There is a 12″ x 8″ section of concretion still attached which would easily clean if desired. Surface of tusk is cracked in a matrix typical of other fossils. cracking sections vary from over 1″ to about 1/8″. There is a glued crack about 10″ long on top middle of tusk and about a 2″ x 1″ laminated chip that has been glued back. 9-28031 (3,000-4,000) – Lot 1412 Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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THE LARGEST MASTODON TUSK EVER FOUND IN CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY.