JordanDarb Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Hi there, Posting here after hours and hours of research and not being able to find any answers. In around 1974, my mother was walking up a small river on or near the border between southern Alberta and southern BC, Canada, and she stumbled across what looked like a smooth, polished rock. She picked it up, and realized it was a rather large canine tooth from an animal. She thought it was a bear tooth, which I don't agree with - doesn't seem to be the right shape. She brought it to a jeweller and had it capped with silver and made into a pendant. The jeweller said it was the hardest thing he'd ever drilled into and broke several bits trying... The curvature and strange twist of the tooth have thrown me off in my search, but I have a suspicion that its potentially from a large Mountain Lion, or possibly a large Wolf. Any help here would be greatly appreciated! Attached are photos. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innocentx Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 The one end is covered but might very well be the chewing surface and what is displayed may be the root. Chewing surface is on the left in this next picture. What you have might be an ungulate tooth and may be fossilized. "Journey through a universe ablaze with changes" Phil Ochs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 11 minutes ago, Innocentx said: The one end is covered but might very well be the chewing surface and what is displayed may be the root. Chewing surface is on the left in this next picture. What animal is your example from? I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innocentx Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 3 minutes ago, Darktooth said: What animal is your example from? I'm not great with teeth, but my guess is horse (not fossilized). "Journey through a universe ablaze with changes" Phil Ochs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 2 minutes ago, Innocentx said: I'm not great with teeth, but my guess is horse (not fossilized). You should cite the source of any photos you use that are not yours. Or, if they are yours, ... at least get it id'd before you use it. Kidding. Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 I agree that it has a certain incisor root look to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innocentx Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 2 minutes ago, Fossildude19 said: You should cite the source of any photos you use that are not yours. I just pulled this out of my mouth where I've been storing it until I can get reattached. Whinny, whinny, stomp. "Journey through a universe ablaze with changes" Phil Ochs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 1 minute ago, Innocentx said: I just pulled this out of my mouth where I've been storing it until I can get reattached. Whinny, whinny, stomp. Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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