Fossilised mammoth tooth / molar section paperweight / bookend and the right to display

and the right to display colourful beaded designs distinguish rulers from the rest of the populace

particularly in the UK

They are also worn in Marriage ceremonies where they serve as part of a “bride price”

An early example of a Kuba beaded belt from the DRC

The bone has gained a lovely deep colour and a rich patina over the years

Fossilised mammoth tooth / molar section paperweight / bookend and the right to displayThis is a really nice looking and a very tactile item. It is a section of a mammoth tooth which has been cut to show the detail of the inside of the tooth and roots. The detail on the end is fascinating. The tooth is fully mineralised fossilised and now feels like a piece of stone. The tooth weighs 720g and measures 13. cm x 4. 1cm x 9cm.