Lot 718
Impressive and Complete Cave Bear Skull - Ursus Spelaeus. The Cave Bear lived in Europe during the Pleistocene period, becoming extinct at around the time Cro Magnon man appeared, some 27,500 years ago. This specimen comes from Romania with original paired jaws. The male cave bear grew to 10 feet or more in length, and weighed up to a ton (2000 pounds). The skull is 8½ in. in height, approximately 16 in. in length, and 7½ in. across. A fine specimen and displays beautifully. Estimate Value $3,000 - UP
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