{"product_id":"doggerland-prehistoric-bison-foot-ice-age-subfossil","title":"Prehistoric Bison Foot from Doggerland | Ice Age Subfossil | Circa 10,000 Years Old","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Doggerland \/ North Sea, Northwestern Europe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subfossilized bone with natural mineral and marine sediment patination\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prehistoric \/ Ice Age, approximately 10,000 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn impressive prehistoric bison foot from the submerged landscape of Doggerland, preserving a substantial portion of the animal's distal lower limb and paired terminal digits. Identified as bison and consistent with the large bovids that inhabited the grasslands of northern Europe during the closing stages of the Ice Age, the specimen offers a remarkable physical connection to a landscape now hidden beneath the North Sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elongated central bone retains its naturally robust form before expanding into the lower joint structure and two clearly separated digits. Considerable anatomical detail remains visible throughout, including joint surfaces, dense cortical bone, exposed porous interior structure, and the broad terminal portions of the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts surface displays striking variation from warm ochre and brown through charcoal and deep black, together with lighter mineral deposits. This coloration and texture contribute considerably to its appearance and are characteristic of ancient bone preserved for millennia within sedimentary and marine environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoggerland once occupied the region now beneath the North Sea and connected Britain with continental Europe. Its plains supported substantial populations of large mammals before rising sea levels gradually submerged the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented vertically on a modern black metal display stand, the specimen has a commanding sculptural presence and is particularly well suited to a natural history, fossil, Ice Age, or cabinet-of-curiosities collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Attributed to the Doggerland region of the North Sea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Approximately 10,000 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Substantial preservation of the elongated lower limb structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Distinctive paired terminal digits remain clearly recognizable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Visible joint and anatomical structures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Exposed porous internal bone structure in several areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Naturally developed brown, ochre, grey, and black coloration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Mineral and sediment deposits retained across the surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Significant size and strong visual presence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Mounted vertically on a modern black metal display stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- An exceptional display specimen representing Ice Age European megafauna\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoggerland is one of Europe's most fascinating prehistoric landscapes. During periods of lower sea level, the region extended across what is now the North Sea and formed a broad terrestrial connection between Britain and continental Europe. Its plains, river systems, wetlands, and grasslands supported both prehistoric human communities and a rich population of large mammals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBison were among the powerful grazing animals inhabiting these northern landscapes. Remains recovered from the North Sea provide important evidence of ecosystems that disappeared as the climate warmed and rising waters gradually transformed and submerged Doggerland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike an isolated tooth or fragmentary bone, this specimen preserves a substantial and readily recognizable portion of the animal's foot, giving it particular educational and display value as an illustration of the anatomy and scale of prehistoric European fauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen remains in good archaeological and paleontological condition for its considerable age. Natural surface erosion, mineralization, cracking, losses, exposed cancellous bone, discoloration, sediment deposits, and areas of fragmentation are present throughout and are consistent with prolonged burial and preservation within a prehistoric sedimentary environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower foot retains substantial anatomical definition despite ancient losses and weathering. Areas of stabilization or historic conservation may be present within the specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (Approximate)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Height with Stand: 16.75 in\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 6.5 in\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 6.5 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge (Approximate)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10,000 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired from Broken Rock Fossil Shop, Belfast, Prince Edward Island, Canada, an independent fossil and mineral shop operated by Linda Nobles and specializing in dinosaur fossils, minerals, crystals, and other natural-history specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubsequently acquired by a private collector in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore a complete prehistoric Steppe Bison (\u003cem\u003eBison priscus\u003c\/em\u003e) skeleton on permanent display at the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brukenthalmuseum.ro\/sectoare\/detaliu_naturale_en\/1030\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBrukenthal National Museum – Museum of Natural History\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover our curated \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/relicandrarity.com\/collections\/prehistoric-wonders-ancient-relics-art\"\u003ePrehistoric Wonders: Ancient Relics \u0026amp; Art Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Relic \u0026 Rarity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56179033735490,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/1803\/2194\/files\/First_photo_design_76.jpg?v=1789514467","url":"https:\/\/relicandrarity.com\/fr\/products\/doggerland-prehistoric-bison-foot-ice-age-subfossil","provider":"Relic \u0026 Rarity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}