Basilosaurus - Fossil skull - Pezzo Unico - 158 cm - 80 cm
04
days
21
hours
07
minutes
00
seconds
No bids placed
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 139647 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Description from the seller
Magnificent Basilosaurus Fossil
Monumental fossil skull belonging to one of the most powerful marine predators ever to have roamed the prehistoric oceans: the Basilosaurus. A dominant creature of the late Eocene, this oceanic giant embodied the absolute supremacy of ancient seas, establishing itself as an unparalleled apex predator, endowed with strength, endurance and predatory capacity without precedent in its ecosystem.
Basilosaurus represented the apex of evolution for the large marine predators of its time: an unstoppable presence, capable of controlling vast oceanic territories and confronting any other form of marine life. Its anatomy reflects extreme structural power, designed exclusively for dominance and hunting in the open sea.
The proposed specimen is a piece of absolute rarity. Basilosaurus skulls are exceptionally rare, both due to the fragility of bone structures and the natural dispersion of remains. Specimens of this quality, completeness and grandeur are almost non-existent on the international collecting market, making this fossil a true paleontological masterpiece.
The skull is presented in excellent state of preservation, with high-quality bone, well-preserved volumes and clear anatomical details, which strongly convey the animal's aggressiveness and inherent power. The visual impact is extraordinary, with a dominating and magnetic presence.
- Skull length: 80 cm.
- Ontogenetic stage: adult specimen.
- Estimated size of the animal: up to and beyond 20/25 meters in total length.
- Geological period: Late Eocene – about 40 million years ago.
- Discovery: southwestern Sahara Desert, Boujdour Area.
- Formation: Samlat Formation.
The fossil is mounted on a wooden display column, designed as a design element. The column integrates a hidden panel that houses a secret compartment intended to contain valuable or collectible objects, without distracting from the fossil's visual impact.
This Basilosaurus skull constitutes an iconic and unrepeatable lot, destined for private collections of the highest level, museums, foundations, companies and representative spaces, where it can stand as a symbol of power, dominance and natural grandeur.
Professional and completely secure international shipping, via specialized couriers and dedicated packing for paleontological specimens of exceptional value.
Magnificent Basilosaurus Fossil
Monumental fossil skull belonging to one of the most powerful marine predators ever to have roamed the prehistoric oceans: the Basilosaurus. A dominant creature of the late Eocene, this oceanic giant embodied the absolute supremacy of ancient seas, establishing itself as an unparalleled apex predator, endowed with strength, endurance and predatory capacity without precedent in its ecosystem.
Basilosaurus represented the apex of evolution for the large marine predators of its time: an unstoppable presence, capable of controlling vast oceanic territories and confronting any other form of marine life. Its anatomy reflects extreme structural power, designed exclusively for dominance and hunting in the open sea.
The proposed specimen is a piece of absolute rarity. Basilosaurus skulls are exceptionally rare, both due to the fragility of bone structures and the natural dispersion of remains. Specimens of this quality, completeness and grandeur are almost non-existent on the international collecting market, making this fossil a true paleontological masterpiece.
The skull is presented in excellent state of preservation, with high-quality bone, well-preserved volumes and clear anatomical details, which strongly convey the animal's aggressiveness and inherent power. The visual impact is extraordinary, with a dominating and magnetic presence.
- Skull length: 80 cm.
- Ontogenetic stage: adult specimen.
- Estimated size of the animal: up to and beyond 20/25 meters in total length.
- Geological period: Late Eocene – about 40 million years ago.
- Discovery: southwestern Sahara Desert, Boujdour Area.
- Formation: Samlat Formation.
The fossil is mounted on a wooden display column, designed as a design element. The column integrates a hidden panel that houses a secret compartment intended to contain valuable or collectible objects, without distracting from the fossil's visual impact.
This Basilosaurus skull constitutes an iconic and unrepeatable lot, destined for private collections of the highest level, museums, foundations, companies and representative spaces, where it can stand as a symbol of power, dominance and natural grandeur.
Professional and completely secure international shipping, via specialized couriers and dedicated packing for paleontological specimens of exceptional value.
Details
Specimen
Basilosaurus
Scientific name
Pezzo Unico
Country of origin
Africa
Geological period
Paleogene, Eocene (56 - 33.9 million years)
Condition
Restored
Height
158 cm
Width
80 cm
Depth
34 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
Disclaimer
The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
