catalog Auction info Buyers Premium of 20.00% added to each and every lot November 2010 Collectibles(#61) 11/06/2010 10:00 AM PDT CLOSED! Lot 717 of 739: Mustelid From Michigan Bog Click image to enlarge PreviousNext Lot closed - Winning bid:$160 (2 bids) Estimate: $225 - $375 Remove from watchlist Add to watchlist Tell a friendAsk a question November 2010 Collectibles(#61) 11/06/2010 10:00 AM PDT CLOSED! Description Description: Mustelid From Michigan Bog. Mustelids were weasel type animals similar to minks and ermines. This three inch long 5,000-8,000 year old brown skull is complete and was found in a Bog deposit in Saginaw county, Michigan. All of the teeth are present and nicely contrasted against the light brown skull. Of special interest is the upper molar in the back of the mouth that is rotated 90 degrees towards the inside of the mouth. This enabled the mustelids to tear off meat from prey animals even if they were frozen solid. Only mustelids have such a special upper molar. The skull has a beautiful brown color from the minerals in the bog somewhat similar to the animals found in tar pits. This interesting skull comes with a 4 x 3 inch black base for display.Add $25 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value $225 - 375. Categories:
