Turtle - Fossilised egg - 57 mm - 57 mm
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Scientific name: Aldabrachelys; Specimen: Schildkröte; Geologic period: Quaternary, Pleistocene (2.58–0.0117 million years ago); Condition: natural; Weight: 20 g; Dimensions: 57 × 57 × 57 mm; Origin: Madagascar.
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Fossil egg No. 04 of the giant tortoise Aldabrachelys, D: 57 mm, Weight 20 g
The Seychelles tortoise occurs endemically on the island groups of the Comoros, Mauritius and Madagascar. In the hot south, the native Mahafaly, Vezo and Sakalava find very sparsely fossilized eggs in sediment layers. As relics of ancient times, these rarities make good collector’s pieces for your cabinet of curiosities. The weight depends on the overlying sediment layers and any fossil content of the unhatched eggs.
These land tortoises have inhabited the planet since the Pleistocene in large groups and spread to neighboring islands in the Indian Ocean. With the growth of the population there, which saw them as an easily harvestable food reserve, these ancient creatures died out completely by the year 1200."
Seller's Story
Mahafaly acts with a passion for natural materials and according to a certified fair trade concept. The special contact with Madagascar arose at home, my father worked there for years. He laid the foundation for my collection of the famous AloAlo totems and artifacts. I myself was involved in setting up a social project and speak the local language. More than 20 years ago I started working with traditionally working manufacturers in the country. Mahafaly imports attractive recycled and natural goods such as tin models, items made from horn, raphia and typical minerals.
Translated by Google TranslateFossil egg No. 04 of the giant tortoise Aldabrachelys, D: 57 mm, Weight 20 g
The Seychelles tortoise occurs endemically on the island groups of the Comoros, Mauritius and Madagascar. In the hot south, the native Mahafaly, Vezo and Sakalava find very sparsely fossilized eggs in sediment layers. As relics of ancient times, these rarities make good collector’s pieces for your cabinet of curiosities. The weight depends on the overlying sediment layers and any fossil content of the unhatched eggs.
These land tortoises have inhabited the planet since the Pleistocene in large groups and spread to neighboring islands in the Indian Ocean. With the growth of the population there, which saw them as an easily harvestable food reserve, these ancient creatures died out completely by the year 1200."
Seller's Story
Mahafaly acts with a passion for natural materials and according to a certified fair trade concept. The special contact with Madagascar arose at home, my father worked there for years. He laid the foundation for my collection of the famous AloAlo totems and artifacts. I myself was involved in setting up a social project and speak the local language. More than 20 years ago I started working with traditionally working manufacturers in the country. Mahafaly imports attractive recycled and natural goods such as tin models, items made from horn, raphia and typical minerals.
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Number of items
1
Specimen
Turtle
Country of Origin
Madagascar
Geological Period
Quaternary, Pleistocene (2.58 - 0.0117 million years)
Condition
Natural
Weight
20 g
Height
57 mm
Width
57 mm
Depth
57 mm
