Styles Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 I’m almost certain this is not a fossil, but didn’t know where else to go. My buddy found this tooth/tusk in his attic and I’ve been having a tough time telling for certain what it is. No idea where it was found. Sperm whale was what first came to mind, but I don’t see a very clear boundary between the crown and the root. Doesn’t seem to match smilodon, walrus, boar, or any other similar possibilities that came to mind. Does anybody more familiar with this type of stuff have any idea what we’re looking at? He confirmed that it’s hollow which is another check in the sperm whale box but I’m just not sure. Unfortunately that’s all the info I have. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Pristis Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Have you considered hog/boar tusk? My impression is that this object has been altered by polishing. Please show us the broken end. 1 http://pristis.wix.com/the-demijohn-page What seest thou else In the dark backward and abysm of time? ---Shakespeare, The Tempest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styles Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 I did consider boar first (attached), but it seems thicker and more blunt than the ones I’ve seen online. And I agree, seems polished and lacquered. Unfortunately, it’s not in my possession and he only has these photos until he goes back to his parents’ house next. FAD7830C-D117-48E2-B6F8-BE0B9377C256.webp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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