Deer Lower Jaw Mandible Complete with Teeth – Natural Sun Dried Cervidae Jaw 9in

Description

A natural deer lower jaw (mandible), complete with both halves still joined at the chin. It was found naturally in the woods out of state (Oregon or Colorado) during field surveys, and it is naturally sun-dried with very little cleaning done. Identified as deer (Cervidae), best ID from tooth shape, not lab-confirmed. The cheek teeth have the crescent-shaped enamel ridges (selenodont teeth) of a cud-chewing browser, and the long, slender jaw with a gap between the front teeth and the cheek teeth is typical of deer.

This is a weathered, aged specimen. The bone is grey-brown, with darker grey streaks and staining along both jaw bodies, yellow-tan coloring toward the rear, and a crazed, slightly flaky surface in places from sun and weather. The two halves are still naturally joined at the chin, with a fine seam visible where they meet, and the front teeth (incisors) are in place. Both rows of cheek teeth are complete, with the crescent-shaped enamel ridges typical of deer, moderate and even wear, and dark staining in the enamel folds. Both rear branches are present, but the coronoid tips (the upper rear points) are chipped and worn and the rear edges are weathered. It has had very little cleaning, so it suits someone who wants to clean, degrease or whiten it themselves. The photos show the jaw from both sides, from above, a close-up of both tooth rows, the chin with the incisors, and the underside.

Features:

• Natural deer lower jaw (Cervidae); best ID from tooth shape, not lab-confirmed
• Complete mandible: both halves still joined at the chin (natural, not glued), a fine seam visible where they meet
• Front teeth (incisors) in place at the chin
• Both rows of cheek teeth complete (premolars and molars), with crescent-shaped (selenodont) ridges and moderate, even wear; dark staining in the enamel folds
• Both rear branches present; the coronoid tips (upper rear points) are chipped and worn, and the rear edges are weathered
• Weathered grey-brown bone with darker grey streaks along the jaw bodies, yellow-tan toward the rear, and a crazed, flaky surface in places
• Natural, naturally sun-dried, very little cleaning: ideal if you want to clean or whiten it yourself
• Approx. 9 x 4 x 3 inches as it sits, 6.1 oz
• One of a kind: you get the jaw pictured

Sold as is. Wearing gloves, then cleaning and sanitizing before handling, is advisable. Great for oddity and curiosity collections, natural-history and skull study, hunting-lodge or cabin decor, bone and skeleton displays, art and craft projects, altars, or Halloween and gothic decor. Decorative and educational use only.

Legal note: this is a natural, aged specimen found out of state (not in Washington), sold as a natural-history and curiosity item. It has no antlers or velvet. Please check your own state’s or country’s rules on deer parts (some places restrict deer parts under chronic wasting disease rules) before you buy; I can’t ship where it isn’t allowed.

Aged item: As is, no returns. Local pickup in Sumas, WA.

Shipping note: padded and boxed, 9 x 7 x 5 inches, 7.5 oz packed (0 lb 8 oz). Live carrier rates only; no flat rate.