Hippopotamus tusk
Object
fossil
Object number
1991.1031
Physical Description
Fragment of hippo 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. 1030, though the two pieces do not directly fit together.
Material
bone
Dimension
Height (Whole): 110mm
Width (Whole): 50mm
Depth (Whole): 40mm
Width (Whole): 50mm
Depth (Whole): 40mm
On display?
No
