A narwhal tusk, 19th/20th century A large tusk with beautifully grown, spiral-shaped structure. The point with small damage to the dental enamel. Some patina, and light marks of age. Length 217 cm. The narwhal (Monodon monoceros) belongs to the Monodontidae family of toothed whales, and, grows to a length of four to five meters not counting the tusk. The males grow the characteristic tusk, which has been a desirable collector's item since the Renaissance. historic, historical, 19th century, handicrafts, handcraft, craft, object, objects, stills, clipping, clipp,

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