Mammuthus Collection

Mammoth. Artists impression of a herd of mammoths (Mammuthus sp.). The mammoth was a large mammal adapted to the cold conditions of the Pleistocene Ice Age of some 2 million years ago

Cave painting of a mammoth, artwork
Cave painting of a mammoth. Artwork of a prehistoric cave drawing from the cave of Font-de Gaume, in the Dordogne region of France. It shows a mammoth (Elephas primigenius)

Illustration of Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius), walking in snow at beginning of Ice Age

Mammoth skeleton drawing
Plate 10 from Memoires de L Acadamie Imperiale des Sciences, Vol 5, 1815

Tooth from a woolly mammoth
Tooth from an extinct woolly mammoth, specimen from the Natural History Museum, London

Woolly Mammoth
Illustration of a woolly mammoth in a snowy landscape

22, 000 - 30, 000 years old Venus figures
Left to right. a) In fired clay from Moravia. b) In mammoth ivory from France. The Willendorf Venus c) In limestone from Austria. d) In mammoth ivory from Ukraine

Upper Palaeolithic tools 18 - 30, 000 years old
L-R: a) Bone used to make needle blanks. b) Bone needle. c & d) Harpoon head and Barbed Point carved from antler. e & f) Two heads carved in mammoth ivory

Engraved mammoth tusk
Mammoth tusk engraved of Grevettian age. 25, 000 - 30, 000 years ago during the Upper Palaeolithic and within the great Stone Age from Dolni Vestonice, Moravia, Czech Republic

Model of the Ilford Mammoth
A model of the woolly mammoth found at Ilford, Essex, England, held by Fossil Mammals, Palaeontology

Preserved baby mammoth Dima
Baby mammoth Dima. The well-preserved carcass of the baby woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) named Dima, whose frozen body was found in 1977 in eastern Siberia, Russia

Mammoth. After A Work C. 1920
Mammoth. After A Work C.1920

Pen & ink sketch, Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins
Original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

Ivory and bone tools, Upper Palaeolithic C016 / 5026
Ivory and bone tools, Upper Palaeolithic. These items date from between 18, 000 and 30, 000 years ago. From upper left to lower right they are

Mammoth thigh bone
Fossilised thigh bone of a woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) from Siberia. About 40, 000 years old

Mammoth evolutionary migration, artwork
Mammoth evolutionary migration. Artwork showing the evolution and migration of mammoth species over millions of years. Starting in Africa from 4.8 to 3 million years ago

Sketch by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins
Original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

Woolly or tundra mammoth, Mammuthus primigenius.. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by F. John from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World, 1910, Hamburg

Woolly mammoth, Mammuthus primigenius, Elephas primigenius Blumb.. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by F. John from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World, 1910, Hamburg

Elephas imperator, an extinct giant mammoth now classified as Mammuthus imperator.. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by Heinrich Harder from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric

Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus) extinct genus of elephant from Pleistocene Epoch (2, 500, 000 to 10, 000 years ago) found in fossil deposits and in northern Europe as 30

Collection of mammoth bones
Mammoth graveyard. A collection of mammoth bones by the side of a road in eastern Siberia. Fossilised or preserved remains of mammoths (Mammuthus primigenius)

Model of the Ilford Mammoth C016 / 6112
Model of the Ilford Mammoth. Model of the woolly mammoth found at Ilford, Essex, UK

Footpads of preserved baby mammoth C015 / 6195
Baby mammoth. The footpads of Yuka, a preserved baby woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius). Yuka was discovered in Yakutsk, Siberia having died around 10

Carved artefacts, Upper Palaeolithic C016 / 5307
Carved artefacts, Upper Palaeolithic. These prehistoric artefacts dates from 11, 000 to 18, 000 years ago. At top is a mammoth tusk carved to depict a reindeer (head at left)

Engraved mammoth tusk C016 / 5029
Engraved mammoth tusk. This prehistoric mammoth ivory artefact was produced by the Gravettian toolmaking culture of Europe, and dates from between 25, 000 and 30, 000 years ago

The largest mammoth tusk, 1931
A mammoth tusk from Siberia, nearly 14 feet long, just presented to the Natural History Museum, South Kensington, is believed to be the largest yet known. It is the gift from the Rowland Ward Trustees

Engraved mammoth tusk
Mammoth tusk engraved of Grevettian age. 25, 000 - 30, 000 years ago during the Upper Palaeolithic and within the great Stone Age from Dolni Vestonice, Moravia, Czech Republic

Mammuthus trogontherii, steppe mammoth
Cranium and tusks of this Pleistocene steppe mammoth found at Ilford, Essex, England on display at the Natural History Museum, London

Primeval Man
Plate 32 from The World before the deluge by Guilliam Louis Figuier, 1891 depicting primeval man hunting animals of the time

Womans head carved in mammoth ivory
Gravettian age 25, 000 - 30, 000 years old (Upper Palaeolithic) from Dolni Vestonice, Moravia, Czech Republic

Mammuthus primigenius, woolly mammoth

Fossil collecting near Aveley, Essex
Palaeontologists collecting the remains of a woolly mammoth and a straight-tusked elephant from a clay pit near Aveley, Essex in 1964

Upper Palaeolithic carvings 11 - 18, 000 years old
Top: Reindeer carved from the tip of a mammoth tusk from Montastruc, France. Bottom: Bone spear-thrower with reindeer carving from Laugerie Basse, France

Baby mammoth
Found in the permafrost in 1977, this baby mammoth Dima, estimated to be 6-7 months old at the time of its death, was displayed in London in 1979

Mammoth
Skeleton of the mammoth in the St. Petersburg Museum. from The World before the Deluge Figuier 1981. by Louis Figier

Pleistocene glacial landscape
During the Pleistocene (1.8 million years ago to 10, 000 years), ice covered much of Britain north of the Thames. Cold climate animals included the woolly mammoth (left) Mammuthus primigenius

Early humans using weapons. Coloured artwork of early humans using weapons to defend themselves against attacks by animals

Lyuba, preserved woolly mammoth
Baby woolly mammoth. Lyuba, one of the best-preserved woolly mammoths (Mammuthus primigenius) ever found. Lyuba was a female calf who died about 40, 000 years ago at the age of about one month

Mammoth, prehistoric bone art. This image of a mammoth has been scratched onto a piece of mammoths tusk. It was found in the cave of La Madeleine, Dordogne, France

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"Mammuthus: A Glimpse into the Ancient World" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of the mammoth, an iconic creature that once roamed our planet. From cave paintings to intricate artwork, humans have long been captivated by these majestic beings. Imagine standing before a cave painting depicting a mammoth, its powerful presence immortalized on stone walls. The artist's skillful strokes bring this ancient beast to life, reminding us of our deep connection with nature. An illustration transports us to the beginning of the Ice Age, where a Woolly Mammoth gracefully walks through snow-covered landscapes. Its thick fur protects it from the harsh elements as it navigates this frozen world. A detailed drawing of a mammoth skeleton reveals its impressive size and structure. This glimpse into prehistoric anatomy allows us to marvel at their sheer magnitude and understand their place in Earth's history. The Woolly Mammoth, with its shaggy coat and curved tusks, is perhaps one of the most well-known species within the Mammuthus genus. A tooth from one such woolly giant serves as a tangible link between past and present - a relic from an era long gone. Venus figures dating back 22, 000-30, 000 years showcase early human fascination with mammoths' grandeur. These figurines pay homage to these magnificent creatures while providing insights into ancient cultures' beliefs and artistic expressions. Discover Upper Palaeolithic tools crafted by skilled hands 18-30 thousand years ago – evidence of early humans' resourcefulness in utilizing every part of these gentle giants for survival purposes. A model of Ilford Mammoth takes center stage; meticulously crafted to recreate what was once alive thousands of years ago. It stands as a testament to scientific curiosity and dedication towards understanding our planet's rich history. Pen & ink sketches by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins transport us further into Victorian times when scientists sought to reconstruct these extinct creatures.