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The mysterious Narwahl sea unicorn (Monodon monoceros), a toothed cetacean that inhabits arctic seas. The males of this species are characterized by having a very long helical tusk that can reach more than two meters in length and weigh up to ten kilograms. It is believed that this specialized tooth may be a sensory receptor or a secondary sexual character. This species has been protected since 1972. The Inuit of the Arctic in northern Canada are the only people authorized to legally capture these animals for food and to sell the tusks they do not keep for their crafts. The example shown here has been legally caught and has the CITES certificate and the corresponding import license. This piece is 232 cm long with very regular spirals. It is the original piece of the animal.
It is a specimen fished by the Inuit from the north of Arctic Canada, 21st century, ivory, 232 cm.
Title: Narwhal tusk
Author: Anonymous
Date: XXI century
Technique: ivory
Displayed in: Sa Bassa Blanca Museum (msbb)
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