{"product_id":"alaskan-woolly-mammoth-molar-slice-fossil-ice-age-treasure-copy-copy","title":"Woolly Mammoth Molar Slice from Alaskan Ice Age","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eStep into the world of the Ice Age with this \u003cstrong\u003eWoolly Mammoth Molar Slice\u003c\/strong\u003e, a beautifully prepared section of \u003cem\u003eMammuthus primigenius\u003c\/em\u003e from Alaska. Its exposed surface displays an intricate network of elongated enamel and dentine plates, with contrasting cream, golden brown, grey and dark mineralised tones creating a naturally patterned appearance.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remarkable layering visible across this \u003cstrong\u003eWoolly Mammoth Molar Slice\u003c\/strong\u003e reflects the specialised construction of mammoth teeth, which evolved to withstand years of intensive grinding. Fine natural fractures run through the fossil, adding character while also revealing the complexity of the original tooth structure. The specimen has been cut, polished and stabilised with resin for preservation and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eFossil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woolly Mammoth molar, \u003cem\u003eMammuthus primigenius\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alaska, USA\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eGeological Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pleistocene \/ Ice Age\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut, polished and stabilised with resin\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003ePrepared by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miles Martin, Miles of Alaska\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 81mm x 30mm x 7mm\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Architecture of a Mammoth Tooth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Woolly Mammoth's molars were remarkable pieces of natural engineering. Rather than having a simple solid tooth structure, the grinding surface was formed from numerous plates of enamel and softer dentine arranged in repeating layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the mammoth chewed, the softer dentine wore away slightly faster than the harder enamel, creating the ridged grinding surface needed to break down tough grasses and other vegetation. The cross-section of this \u003cstrong\u003eWoolly Mammoth Molar Slice\u003c\/strong\u003e provides an unusual opportunity to see this structure from within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColours Created by Time and Mineralisation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe muted cream and honey tones of the original tooth are complemented by darker grey, brown and greenish mineralised areas. These variations developed during the fossilisation process and give the specimen its distinctive appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extensive banding is particularly attractive in this piece, with long horizontal layers following the natural architecture of the original mammoth molar. Every fracture, colour variation and mineralised section contributes to its individual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Window Into Alaskan Prehistory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Pleistocene, Alaska was part of Beringia, a vast region connecting northeastern Asia with North America. Its cold, dry grasslands supported Woolly Mammoths alongside a remarkable community of other Ice Age animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eWoolly Mammoth Molar Slice\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a tangible connection to that lost ecosystem. Rather than simply displaying a fragment of an extinct animal, it allows you to examine one of the specialised adaptations that helped mammoths survive and thrive in the demanding environments of the Ice Age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrepared by Mr Miles Martin of Miles of Alaska\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr Miles Martin is an experienced Alaskan fossil hunter and craftsman whose work has focused extensively on Alaska's natural history. He reports hunting Ice Age fossils since 1972, including mammoth remains, and has developed extensive experience in cutting and stabilising fossil materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis \u003cem\u003eMiles of Alaska\u003c\/em\u003e work combines fossil hunting, preparation and craftsmanship, transforming remarkable pieces of Alaskan natural history into specimens suitable for collectors and display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_Tuc26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46516776370372,"sku":"S989","price":550.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S989MammothToothSlice_1.webp?v=1786702312","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/alaskan-woolly-mammoth-molar-slice-fossil-ice-age-treasure-copy-copy","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}