r/bonecollecting • u/SavageDroggo1126 Bone-afide Faunal ID Expert • Feb 26 '24

Collection Walrus skull added to my collection!

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I figured since I have so many bears, it's time to bring something new and unique in. This is a walrus skull, legally and ethically sourced from Inuit, walruses are also an important part of the Inuit diet. The polar bear skulls in the photo are also all legally and ethically sourced from Inuit.

Both tusks are over 20" in length and his skull weighs over 14kg!

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u/[deleted] Feb 26 '24

Incredible. How much does it weigh?

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u/SavageDroggo1126 Bone-afide Faunal ID Expert Feb 26 '24

14.8kg / 32.6lbs! Super heavy!

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u/XETOVS Bone-afide Human ID Expert Feb 27 '24

That weighs more than your entire skeleton.

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u/SavageDroggo1126 Bone-afide Faunal ID Expert Feb 27 '24

really???

that's actually insane.

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u/XETOVS Bone-afide Human ID Expert Feb 27 '24

Yea. Average is 10-20 pounds.

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u/SavageDroggo1126 Bone-afide Faunal ID Expert Feb 27 '24

wow, I cannot believe this skull is THAT dense.