Hippopotamus tusk
Object
fossil
Object number
1991.1030
Physical Description
Fragment of hippo tusk. The angled surface is the naturally occurring tip of the tusk.
It is unclear whether this comes from a prehistoric hippo or more recent, modern hippo. The tusk has developed a chalky texture, suggesting it could be an older example.
Identification by Prof. Adrian Lister.
It is unclear whether this comes from a prehistoric hippo or more recent, modern hippo. The tusk has developed a chalky texture, suggesting it could be an older example.
Identification by Prof. Adrian Lister.
Object history
Could potentially be from the same tusk as 1991. 1031, though the two pieces do not directly fit together.
Associated Place
Material
bone
Dimension
Height (Whole): 120mm
Width (Whole): 45mm
Depth (Whole): 35mm
Width (Whole): 45mm
Depth (Whole): 35mm
On display?
No
