occidentalis buffalo head, partial

28 January 2024

Natural history & geology

Description

Top portion of head of occidentalis buffalo head.

Dimensions

25 inches across horn and 13 inches from base of skull to front.

Acquired from
Inherited

For sale
Yes

Answered within about 5 hours

By Delia

Jan 28, 23:33 UTC

Fair Market Value

$500 - $700 USD

Suggested Asking Price $750 USD

What does this mean?

Hi Lisa,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage partial Occidentalis bison skull
circa 9700-3000 BCE
25 inches across horn tips
CONDITION: weathered and with losses
PROVENANCE: Inherited; discovered in Winnebago, Minn., in the 1960s
$500-700*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia

Lisa trembley Feb 20, 16:24 UTC

Hi Delia,
The buffalo head was found in a drained slew ( swamp/bog) in Winnebago county in Minnesota.
My uncle found it in the 1960s
We are not Native American.

Delia Feb 20, 18:55 UTC

Thanks, Lisa.
These come up at auction somewhat regularly, if infrequently. Usually, they bring prices ranging from 400-600 though yours is a particularly nice example.
You're all set here.
Delia

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occidentalis buffalo head, partial

Hi Delia,
The buffalo head was found in a drained slew ( swamp/bog) in Winnebago county in Minnesota.
My uncle found it in the 1960s
We are not Native American.

Thanks, Lisa.
These come up at auction somewhat regularly, if infrequently. Usually, they bring prices ranging from 400-600 though yours is a particularly nice example.
You're all set here.
Delia

Do you have a similar item and want to know how much it’s worth?

Communicate directly with a qualified specialist and get a fair market valuation of your item, typically in 48 hours or less.

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occidentalis buffalo head, partial

Hi Delia, The buffalo head was found in a drained slew ( swamp/bog) in Winnebago county in Minnesota. My uncle found it in the 1960s We are not Native American.

Thanks, Lisa. These come up at auction somewhat regularly, if infrequently. Usually, they bring prices ranging from 400-600 though yours is a particularly nice example. You're all set here. Delia

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Hi Delia,
The buffalo head was found in a drained slew ( swamp/bog) in Winnebago county in Minnesota.
My uncle found it in the 1960s
We are not Native American.

Thanks, Lisa.
These come up at auction somewhat regularly, if infrequently. Usually, they bring prices ranging from 400-600 though yours is a particularly nice example.
You're all set here.
Delia