Fossil - Fragment of a back tooth of a woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) L-size

Fossil - Fragment of a back tooth of a woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) , size L

Pleistocene period, 150,000-20,000 years ago, North Sea . Size approx. 100mm x 70mm. Weight approx. 500g. The fragments have been treated with a protective layer of shellac. Sold individually. The products in the picture are sample pieces.

The woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) was a species of mammoth that lived during the Ice Age. In size, woolly mammoths were comparable to the largest land mammal alive today, the African elephant. Woolly mammoths lived in the vast mammoth steppes of the northernmost parts of Eurasia, which stretched in an almost continuous grazing area from the Atlantic coast to Alaska. Mammoths lived in large herds on the steppes, led by an old female. The most common mammoth herd was 10 individuals. Males were not members of these herds, but lived a solitary bachelor life and only joined the herd when one of the females was in heat. The males were then very aggressive and fought fiercely with each other. The woolly mammoth was well adapted to the cold, arctic conditions. The mammoth had a thin woolly undercoat and a very thick outer coat of hair that covered its entire body. Mammoth numbers in Europe began to decline around 40,000 years ago, when modern humans arrived in the region. The final extinction occurred around 16,000-10,000 years ago.

Symbol meaning

Mammoths have fascinated people for tens of thousands of years. Above all, the woolly mammoth symbolizes strength, patience and endurance. Mammoths are considered to have been wise, gentle and all-around friendly giants who, when enraged, did not hesitate to use force to defend their herd. Mammoths have been a popular subject in ancient cave paintings and their bones were used to carve tools and important idols. Fragments of mammoth bones and teeth have been considered to contain ancient wisdom and deep knowledge. They also serve as a reminder of the fragility and uncertainty of life.

It is recommended to purchase the amount that best suits your desired purpose. Below are the meanings of the numbers 1-10 according to Pythagorean number symbolism:

1. (Monad) the beginning of all that exists. Symbolizes unity, inspiration and beginnings.
   
2. (Dyad) symbolizes opposites, dualism, the world of matter and choices.
3. (Triad) is a uniting element of opposites and a number of spiritual development and growth. Represents growth and trinity.
4. (Tetradi) An organized form of the physical world. Symbolizes stability, order, and structure.
5. (The Pentad) describes the process of human perfection. It also describes change and instability.
6. (Hexad) the number of wisdom and intelligence. Symbolizes problem solving, adapting actions to meet goals, and communication.
7. (Heptad) the number of development combining the number 3 of growth and the number 4 of concrete manifestation. The number of reflection, evaluation and spirituality / spirituality.
8. (Ogdoad) the number of action, movement and achievement. Symbolizes action on a secure basis.
   
9. (Ennead) is a number of inner growth and creativity. It symbolizes powerful and unrestricted expression, as well as the approach of completion.
10. (Decade) symbolizes completion, the end of a cycle and renewal. Limitless, eternal continuation.

Note: Mammoth bones, teeth and their fragments are fragile. Fossils and ancient bones are natural products that are hundreds of thousands of years old, so each one is unique. As a result, colors, shapes, and clarity may vary. Condition ranges from fair to good and includes the typical wear, fractures, and small chips of fossils. Trust that the pieces selected for you by intuition will resonate best with your personal purpose.