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Massive African lion canine tooth measuring 5 1/4" over the outside curve. This was obviously from a very large lion, and is quite old. Purchased from a friend on Taxi.net who owed me a favor, so I got it (along with some lion claws) at a very reasonable price. Even so, teeth like this are hard to come by, and it will be priced accordingly.

Since the above images were taken, I've filled the cracks in the tooth with Apoxie to prevent them from getting bigger with wear. I'm still not sure what I'll do with it, as I fancy the idea of having it set in silver for a pendant, but this may be one of those rare instances where a tooth is just TOO big.
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~Accelia Oct 16, 2012
You have a taxidermy.net account right? I can't register.. it keeps asking me those questions like, "What color is snow?" Well.. now I am confused, when you registered did it ask those questions? Awesome tooth by the way. ;)
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~Little-leopard Sep 24, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
That is a masive tooth. The lion must have been very old and lucky hunter. I dont know what you did with it in the end but i wouldn't have done any thing with it and left it in its true natural form to apreciate it more. its to perfect to spoil. I'd like to know what you did do with it in the end however.
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~NaturePunk Sep 24, 2012  Professional Artisan Crafter
I sold it as-is to a friend of mine. I believe that she's kept it in its natural state, though I'm not certain.
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~Little-leopard Sep 24, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
Ahhh right. :)
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*cravingotters Sep 28, 2012
Yep - it is sitting on my shelf in all it's glory, just as is. =) I'm not sure what to do with it hehe.
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~Little-leopard Sep 28, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
U could see if u can get a small pillow and a glass box :) u could do drawings of it too
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*CouchyCreature Jul 10, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
used here - [link] with my thanks.
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!Sharkbean Jul 6, 2012  Hobbyist Artisan Crafter
Do large cat teeth have pulp cavities similar to other mammals? I am aware walrus teeth are solid, but I have not had any experience with this type of ivory and I am considering using it as a new medium
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~NaturePunk Jul 6, 2012  Professional Artisan Crafter
It depends on the age of the cat. Older cats will have completely solid teeth, whereas younger ones will have a cavity in the root end where the nerve ending is found.
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~Krufka May 13, 2012
I do think it is too large for a necklace, you don't want it to border on ridiculous ;) Maybe it should simply be displayed as it is.

Or carved just a little bit, with the pattern disappearing as it reaches the narrow part, that would be a great thing to see! I'm not sure I'd like the natural beauty "ruined" tho.
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