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Bone (scaled view)

Bone (scaled view)
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  • Yes

    Thanks for adding the scale.

    I would think that these are either Hippo or Elephant tooth  There is another product called Arca which is made from shell, but it is often sold by the neme of Hippo tooth when in is not.

    I feel the connection to East Africa rules out WAlrus tooth.

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