Whale - Fossilised tusk - Basilosaurus - 15 cm

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Basilosaurus sp. specimen, a 15 cm-high restored fossil whale from Morocco dating to the Eocene (about 56 million years ago).

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Scientific name: Basilosaurus . sp. Location: Morocco. Stage: Eocene(approx.56 million years ) size:length of 15 cm. Specimen of great thickness and imposing presence. This spectacular tooth belonging to basilosaurus, one of the most impressive and feared primitive whales of the eocene.La pieza ha sido restaurada profesionalmente, garantizando estabilidad y una presentación impecable sin comprometer su autenticidad. The piece is a perfect element for private collections and its conservation is excellent.

Scientific name: Basilosaurus . sp. Location: Morocco. Stage: Eocene(approx.56 million years ) size:length of 15 cm. Specimen of great thickness and imposing presence. This spectacular tooth belonging to basilosaurus, one of the most impressive and feared primitive whales of the eocene.La pieza ha sido restaurada profesionalmente, garantizando estabilidad y una presentación impecable sin comprometer su autenticidad. The piece is a perfect element for private collections and its conservation is excellent.

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Number of items
1
Specimen
Whale
Scientific name
Basilosaurus
Country of Origin
Morocco
Geological Period
Paleogene, Eocene (56 - 33.9 million years)
Condition
Restored
Height
15 cm
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15
Objects sold
100%
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