Mosasaur Skeleton - Mosasaurus - 55 cm - 30 cm - 15 cm- pre-CITES (ie pre-1947)

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A professionally prepared and stabilized, authentic Mosasaurus paddle section from the Late Cretaceous, Morrocco-origin specimen Mosasaur, scientifically named Mosasaurus, measuring about 55 cm in height, 30 cm in width, and weighing 3 kg, with a depth of 15 cm and in good condition.

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A well-preserved, fully articulated Mosasaurus paddle section measuring approximately 55 cm in height and 30 cm in width. The specimen retains a clear series of metacarpals/metatarsals and phalanges, forming the functional flipper that powered this marine predator through Late Cretaceous seas.

Collected from the phosphate deposits of Khouribga, Morocco, 70 million years old. The bones are naturally arranged, giving the piece a striking, almost hand-like appearance without feeling overly reconstructed.

Professionally prepared and stabilized, the fossil shows strong anatomical clarity and surface detail. It presents well and is suitable for private collections or institutional display.

Authentic articulated paddles like this are not frequently available on the open market. A refined, scientifically meaningful specimen that speaks for itself.

A well-preserved, fully articulated Mosasaurus paddle section measuring approximately 55 cm in height and 30 cm in width. The specimen retains a clear series of metacarpals/metatarsals and phalanges, forming the functional flipper that powered this marine predator through Late Cretaceous seas.

Collected from the phosphate deposits of Khouribga, Morocco, 70 million years old. The bones are naturally arranged, giving the piece a striking, almost hand-like appearance without feeling overly reconstructed.

Professionally prepared and stabilized, the fossil shows strong anatomical clarity and surface detail. It presents well and is suitable for private collections or institutional display.

Authentic articulated paddles like this are not frequently available on the open market. A refined, scientifically meaningful specimen that speaks for itself.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Pangea
Specimen
Mosasaur
Century/ Timeframe
Cretaceous
Scientific Name
Mosasaurus
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Country of Origin
Morocco
Country acquired from
Morocco
CITES relevancy
pre-CITES (ie pre-1947)
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2025
Condition
Good condition
Previous owner - country acquired from
Morocco
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Year
2025
Weight
3 kg
Depth
15 cm
Height
55 cm
Width
30 cm
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