Rare Specimens
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African Sacred Ibis Skull - Threskiornis aethiopicus
$135.00
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-Size: 7&3/8"L -Species: Threskiornis aethiopicus -Notes: A beautiful example of a rare bird skull. The African Sacred Ibis was much revered in the days of ancient Egypt, and was used to represent the ibis-headed god, Thoth (the god of wisdom, knowledge and writing). -Location: Sub-Saharan Africa, Iraq, Kuwait, and Yemen This...
Allosaurus Vertebra with custom Display Stand (large allosaurid dinosaur)
$650.00
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-Fossil size: 3&5/8"L x 2&3/4"W x 4&6/8"H -Size with display stand:5&1/4"L x 3&1/4"W x 7&5/8"H -Species: Allosaurus fragilis -Notes: A stunning vertebra with rich colors from one of the world's most well-known theropod dinosaurs. Now made even more famous in the Jurassic World film series. Comes with a handsome, museum-quality...
Authentic Human Demonstration Skull in Glass Dome - DH2
$1,800.00
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This unique teaching skull was prepared by a Philadelphia-based osteological supply company and possesses many openings and hinges to expose the inner workings of the human skull, including a completely detachable temporal bone that can be split in half. This rare piece still displays in two faint stamps that say...
Authentic Human Vertebra in Glass Dome
$75.00
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-Dome size: 4&1/4"H x 4"W -Species: Homo sapiens (“Wise Man”) -Notes: A highly collectible and specialized item. Specimen comes from an antique human teaching skeleton. ITEM CANNOT BE SENT TO NEW YORK, GEORGIA, TENNESSEE, LOUISIANA, OR ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF THE USA. Please do not order if you reside in any...
Authentic Shrunken Head "Tsantsa"
$14,000.00
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-Culture: Shuar Indian -Notes: A fantastic example of a real shrunken head. This was originally given as a gift to the United States ambassador of Ecuador in the 1920's. It stayed within the family until it was sold to a private collector. -Location: Ecuador
Bony Fish Fossil 5&2/8”L - Ctenothrissa sp.
$150.00
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-Matrix Size: 5&2/8”L x 4&1/2”W x 1/2”thick -Fish Size: 3”L -Species: Ctenothrissa sp. -Notes: A beautiful and exotic fish fossil from the famous limestone quarries of Lebanon. -Age: Cretaceous Period, 101-94 million years ago -Location: Sannine Formation, Haqel, Lebanon
Bony Fish Fossil 5&7/8”L - Nematonotus longispinus
$150.00
-Matrix Size: 5&7/8”L x 4&5/8”W x 5/8”thick -Fish Size: 5”L -Species: Nematonotus longispinus -Notes: A beautiful and exotic fish fossil from the famous limestone quarries of Lebanon. -Age: Cretaceous Period, 101-94 million years ago -Location: Sannine Formation, Haqel, Lebanon
Bony Fish Fossil w/ custom Display Stand 19.5”L - Mioplosus labracoides
$400.00
-Matrix Size: 19&1/2”L x 12&1/4”W x 1” thick (14"H on custom metal stand) -Species: Mioplosus labracoides -Notes: A highly collectible and LARGE fish fossil with a custom-made metal stand. This specimen shows well-preserved scales. A fine museum piece. -Age: Eocene epoch, 54-49 million years ago -Location: Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA
Bony Fish Fossil with Palm Frond 14"L - Knightia sp.
$360.00
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-Matrix Size: 14"L x 7&3/4"H x 5/8"thick -Fish Size: 3&3/4"L -Species: Knightia sp. -Notes: A beautiful fish fossil accompanied by a highly prized partial palm frond from the world-famous Green River Formation (also known as "Fossil Lake"). -Age: Eocene epoch, 54-49 million years ago -Location: Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA
Bony Fish Fossils 13&2/8”L - Phareodus sp. & Mioplosus labracoides
$300.00
-Matrix Size: 13&2/8”L x 8&1/4”W x 3/8” thick -Fish Size: Phareodus (fish head): 5&1/2”L, Mioplosus: 5&2/8”L -Species: Phareodus sp. and Mioplosus labracoides -Notes: Two rare species of fish from a formation that is represented by an abundance of more common species. Acrylic stand not included. -Age: Eocene epoch, 54-49 million years...
Camarasaurus Tooth 1&3/4" (large sauropod dinosaur)
$800.00
-Tooth Size: 1&3/4” -Species: Camarasaurus sp. -Notes: A RARE specimen of a Camarasaurus tooth featuring its iconic, bulbous, spoon shape. Comes displayed in a glass-covered display box (5&1/2"L x 4&1/2"W x 7/8"H). -Age: Jurassic Period, 156-147 million years ago. -Location: Morrison Formation - Wyoming, USA
Carrion Crow Skull - Corvus corone
$100.00
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-Size: 3&1/2"L x 1&3/8" H -Species: Corvus corone -Notes: A beautiful example of a very desired and rare crow skull. This species is not native to North America and is LEGAL to own! -Location: Eurasia This item can not be sent outside of the USA.
Common Marmoset Monkey Skeleton with Display Case - Callithrix jacchus
$1,200.00
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-Diaplay Case size: 18"L x 14"W x 12&1/2"H -Species: Callithrix jacchus -Notes: This beautifully articulated monkey skeleton is posed on a branch that is affixed to the display's base. The case can be removed from its base to reveal the skeleton. The case is outfitted with glass sides and a...
Deinonychus "Raptor" Trophy Mount w/ Real Feathers
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-Size: 24"L x 24"T (1:1 Scale) -Species: Deinonychus antirrhopus ("Terrible Claw & counter-balanced" - in reference to the curved "killing claws" of the feet, as well as the stiffened tail that would have provided counter-balance to the rest of the animal). -Notes: This carefully crafted piece consists of genuine chicken feathers...
Dolphin Skull (Ganges River Dolphin) Cast Replica - Platanista gangetica #BC-184
$389.00
-Size: 17½"L x 7"W x 6"H -Species: Platanista gangetica -Notes: Living in the muddy water systems of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangledesh, The Ganges river dolphin (also known as susu) is almost blind and is believed to be able to only see light and dark. Although sometimes found in small groups,...
Dragonfly Fossil 10&1/4" - Tarsophlebia sp.
$850.00
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-Dragonfly Size: 2&1/2"L x 3&1/4" wingspan -Matrix Size: 10&1/4"L x 9&3/4"W x 5/8" thick -Fossil on Custom Metal Stand Size: 10&1/4"L x 11&1/2"H x 4" deep -Species: Tarsophlebia sp. -Notes: An excellent, large, and very well-detailed specimen of one of the most iconic of all insects! This piece, from the...
Eastern Barred Bandicoot Jaw Fossil 2&1/4" - Perameles gunnii
$90.00
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-Size: 2&1/4"L -Species: Perameles gunnii -Notes: An excellent and rare lower left mandible from a bandicoot. This species still survives today. Comes displayed in a glass-covered display box (5&1/2"L x 4&1/2"W x 7/8"H). Acrylic stand, not included. -Age: Pleistocene Epoch, 500,000-60,000 years ago -Location: Henschke Fossil Cave, Naracoorte, Australia
Edmontosaurus Skin 1&1/2" (gigantic duck-billed dinosaur) - #FDS1
$400.00
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-Size: 1&1/2"L x 1&1/2"W x 1/4" deep. -Species: Edmontosaurus annectens (“Edmonton Lizard”) -Notes: An exquisite and very rare example of a section of fossilized dinosaur skin. One side displays extremely pronounced scales, while the other side shows extremely faint impressions. Comes displayed in a glass-covered display box (6&1/8"L x 5&1/4"W x 3/4"H). Acrylic...
Genuine Woolly Mammoth Flesh - Mammuthus primigenius
$35.00
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-Species: Mammuthus primigenius -Notes: A genuine section of woolly mammoth flesh, preserved by the permafrost of Siberia. Flesh, as well as hair, can be preserved as the climatic conditions of Siberia have remained the same since the Ice Age. Comes displayed in a glass-covered display box (5&1/2"L x 4&1/2"W x 7/8"H). You...
Genuine Woolly Mammoth Hair - Mammuthus primigenius
$25.00
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-Species: Mammuthus primigenius -Notes: A genuine sample of woolly mammoth hair, preserved by the permafrost of Siberia. Hair, as well as flesh, can be preserved as the climatic conditions of Siberia have remained the same since the Ice Age. Comes displayed in an acrylic display case (4&7/8"L x 3"W x 1/4"H). You...
Grasshopper Fossil 12&3/4" - Pycnophlebia robusta
$980.00
-Grasshopper Size: 2&1/2"L (from head to end of abdomen) -Matrix Size: 12&3/4"L x 9"W x 7/16" thick -Fossil on Custom Metal Stand Size: 12&3/4"L x 10"H x 3" deep -Species: Pycnophlebia robusta -Notes: An excellent, large, and very well-detailed specimen of a rare grasshopper fossil! This piece, from the world-famous...
Great Barracuda Skull in Display Box - Sphyraena barracuda
$300.00
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-Display box size: 12.6"L x 7.5"W x 7.6"H -Species: Sphyraena barracuda -Notes: A fantastic skull of one of the ocean's most voracious predators. The display box features a mirrored backing. -Location: Atlantic, Indian & Pacific Oceans This item can not be sent outside of the USA.
Horsehoe Crab Fossil 5&1/2" - Mesolimulus walchi
$780.00
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-Horseshoe Crab Size: 5&1/2"L -Matrix Size: 7&3/4"W x 10&1/4"H x 5/16" thick -Fossil on Custom Metal Stand Size: 7&3/4"W x 10&3/4"H x 3" deep -Species: Mesolimulus walchi -Notes: An excellent and very well-detailed specimen of the iconic horseshoe crab! This piece, from the world-famous Solnhofen Formation (home of Archaeopteryx), comes...
Humboldt Squid Beak in Glass Dome - Dosidicus gigas
$200.00
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-Dome Size: 4&1/2"H x 5"W -Species: Dosidicus gigas -Notes: The Humboldt Squid is said to be more dangerous than sharks according to Mexican fishermen, whom have dubbed the creature diablo rojo ("Red Devils"). They are the only squid documented for attacking humans. -Location: eastern Pacific Ocean This item can not...
Magellanic Penguin Taxidermy - Spheniscus magellanicus
$1,000.00
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-Size: 17” tall (with wooden base) x 10”Lx 12&1/2”W -Species: Spheniscus magellanicus -Notes: A museum-quality taxidermy specimen of a Magellanic penguin. Comes with a custom wooden base. -Location: Argentina, Chile, Brazil, and the Falkland Islands. This item can not be sent outside of the USA.
Megatooth Shark tooth 5&3/4" - Carcharocles megalodon (gigantic shark) #1
$1,300.00
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-Tooth size: 5&3/4" long. Shark teeth are measured from the tip to the end of the longest root. -Species: Carcharocles megalodon -Notes: A VERY large and pristine collector's specimen. There is only one very small area towards the tip of the tooth where the serrations are slightly worn. The C.megalodon could...
Rock Hyrax Skull - Procavia capensis
$100.00
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-Size: 3"L -Species: Procavia capensis -Notes: An exceptional skull from a fairly obscure mammal. Though rodent-like in appearance, it makes up part of the mammal clade known as Paenungulates, which includes it closest living relatives, the manatees, dugongs, and elephants. This specimen has one slightly damaged molar. -Location: Sub-Saharan Africa, southern...
Saber-toothed Cat radius bone - Smilodon fatalis
$460.00
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-Specimen Size: 9"L x 2"W x 1&1/4" deep -Display Size: 10&1/2"L x 5&1/16"W -Species: Smilodon fatalis ("Fatal Knife Tooth") -Notes: A well-preserved and completely natural radius bone from the most famous feline species of all time. -Age: Pleistocene Epoch, 1.6 million to 11,700 years ago -Location: Undisclosed river site, northern Florida, USA
Sawfish Tooth 4" - Onchosaurus maroccanus
$100.00
-Tooth size: 1&5/8”L -Species: Onchosaurus maroccanus -Notes: A rare species of sawfish accompanied by other marine fossils in its matrix. -Age: Cretaceous Period, 72-66 million years ago -Location: Oulad Abdoun Basin – Khouribga, Morocco
Seahorse Fossil 3&3/4”L - Hippocampus ramulosus
$700.00
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-Matrix Size: 3&3/4”L x 3&1/4"W”W -Fish Size: 2&1/8"L -Species: Hippocampus ramulosus -Notes: A beautiful and rare fossil of one of the most iconic animals known. This species is still in existence today. Comes displayed in a glass-covered display box (8&1/4"L x 6&1/4"W). Acrylic stand not included. -Age: Pliocene Epoch, 4-2...
Sinosauropteryx w/ Faux Proto-Feathers
$500.00
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-Species: Sinosauropteryx prima -Notes: This carefully crafted piece consists of faux proto-feathers to simulate its fluffy appearance, as shown in the original fossil. The coloration and patterns that you see in this sculpture are genuine to the live animal's appearance. We know this thanks to the preservation of melanosomes in...
Southern Caracal Taxidermy (Shoulder Mount) - Caracal caracal
$575.00
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-Size: 8”L x 8”W x 14”H -Species: Caracal caracal -Notes: A very rare taxidermy specimen of one of Africa’s most elusive cats. They are extremely agile and can even turn their bodies while jumping in the air after prey. The noticeable tufts of fur on the tips of their ears...
Three-toed Horse Skull - Mesohippus bairdi
$760.00
-Size: 7&1/2"L x 3&1/4"W x 5"H-Species: Mesohippus bairdi -Notes: A great specimen of a small horse species. This piece comes with its own custom-made, wooden display base. This fossil is approximately 45% restored, as is common practice in order to make the piece museum-quality. -Age: Oligocene Epoch, 34-30 million years ago-Location: Brule Formation,...
Timurlengia Tooth 2&1/2" (large tyrannosauroid dinosaur)
$680.00
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-Size: 2&1/2"L -Species: Timurlengia euotica -Notes: Very rare, natural fossil with great size. No restoration. Timurlengia was a nimble pursuit hunter with slender, blade-like teeth suitable for slicing through meat. Comes displayed in a glass-covered display box (6&1/8”L x 5&1/8”W x 3/4”H). -Age: Cretaceous Period, 94-89 million years ago -Location: Bissekty Formation – Dzarakuduk,...
Tyrannosaurus (T.rex) Tail Vertebra Fossil (gigantic tyrannosaurid dinosaur)
$650.00
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-Size: 2&3/4"L x 2&1/2"W x 2&1/4"H -Species: Tyrannosaurus rex ("Tyrant Lizard King") -Notes: Very rare, natural fossil. No restoration. -Age: Cretaceous Period, 67-66 million years ago -Location: Hell Creek Formation – Montana, USA
Tyrannosaurus (T.rex) Tooth 1&11/16" (gigantic tyrannosaurid dinosaur)
$1,800.00
-Size: 1&11/16"L -Species: Tyrannosaurus rex ("Tyrant Lizard King") -Notes: Very rare, beautifully detailed, natural fossil with great serrations. No restoration. Comes displayed in a glass-covered display box (5&1/2"L x 4&1/2"W x 7/8"H). -Age: Cretaceous Period, 67-66 million years ago -Location: Hell Creek Formation – Montana, USA
Tyrannosaurus (T.rex) Tooth 7/8" (gigantic tyrannosaurid dinosaur)
$600.00
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-Size: 7/8"L -Species: Tyrannosaurus rex -Notes: Very rare, natural fossil with great serrations. No restoration. Comes displayed in a glass-covered display box (5&1/2"L x 4&1/2"W x 7/8"H). -Age: Cretaceous Period, 67-66 million years ago -Location: Hell Creek Formation – Montana, USA
Ubirajara w/ Faux Proto-Feathers
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-Size: 36"L x 18"H (1:1 Scale) -Species: Ubirajara jubatus -Notes: This carefully crafted piece consists of faux proto-feathers to simulate its fluffy appearance, as shown in the original fossil. It also sports two pairs of quills coming from the shoulders that have been described as "ribbons." -Age: Cretaceous Period, 115-113...
Wolverine Skull - Gulo gulo
$350.00
-Size: 6"L x 3&3/4"W -Species: Gulo gulo -Notes: A great skull from the largest member of the Mustelidae (carnivores that include otters, weasels, badgers, and kin). This specimen is missing one incisor from the mandible, as reflected in the images. -Location: Canada, Alaska, Scandinavia, Russia, the Baltics, northeast China, and...
Woolly Mammoth Tusk - Mammuthus primigenius
$3,000.00
-Size: 21”L x 6” circumference -Species: Mammuthus primigenius -Notes: An authentic specimen of a beautiful woolly mammoth tusk, preserved by the permafrost of Siberia. The rich and varying hues of browns and whites are truly brought out in this exquisitely polished fossil. A true collector’s item. -Age: Pleistocene epoch, 39 thousand years...
