Monumental Paw of a Mature Cave Bear

Culture: Middle Europe

Period: 100,000-20,000 B.C.

Material: Fossil bones

Dimensions: 34.4 cm long

Price: Sold

Ref: 10012

Provenance: English private collection, last in the Scottish art market.

Condition: Intact

Description: Spectacular, completely preserved paw of a mature cave bear (ursus spelaeus) dating to the Ice Age. The fossil bones and limbs are professionally interconnected and assembled in a stretched-out position. No missing parts. From Western to Central Europe. Mounted.