enormous hippopotamus skull - Fossil skull - hippopotamus ialoumena - 33.5 cm - 47 cm
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Original fossil hippo skull specimen Hippopotamus ialoumena from the Quaternary to Pleistocene period in Madagascar, untreated and in natural condition, weighing about 5 kg with dimensions 47 × 33.5 × 25 cm.
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The word laloumena literally means "hippopotamus" in Malagasy. The Hippopotamus laloumena is an extinct species of hippopotamus that lived in Madagascar during the Pleistocene and Holocene. It is the oldest and largest among the three known Malagasy hippo species, larger than H. lemerlei and H. madagascariensis, with a frame approaching that of the great African mammals. The species was formally described in 1990 by French paleontologists M. Faure and C. Guérin. The remains (including a jawbone and some limb bones) were found near Mananjary on the island’s eastern coast. Like the rest of Madagascar’s megafauna, it became extinct following the arrival of humans on the island, due to hunting and environmental changes.
This lot shows a fossil skull of an individual from the Quaternary period, specifically the Holocene.
Weight about 4.8 kg (L 47 cm, W 33.5 cm, D 25 cm).
In absolutely excellent condition, considering that the lot in question is about 12,000 years old. We have deliberately decided not to undertake any restoration work, we believe that a piece so rare and beautiful should always be presented in its natural form.
Good auction.
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Of life, we also propose minerals and.
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Translated by Google TranslateThe word laloumena literally means "hippopotamus" in Malagasy. The Hippopotamus laloumena is an extinct species of hippopotamus that lived in Madagascar during the Pleistocene and Holocene. It is the oldest and largest among the three known Malagasy hippo species, larger than H. lemerlei and H. madagascariensis, with a frame approaching that of the great African mammals. The species was formally described in 1990 by French paleontologists M. Faure and C. Guérin. The remains (including a jawbone and some limb bones) were found near Mananjary on the island’s eastern coast. Like the rest of Madagascar’s megafauna, it became extinct following the arrival of humans on the island, due to hunting and environmental changes.
This lot shows a fossil skull of an individual from the Quaternary period, specifically the Holocene.
Weight about 4.8 kg (L 47 cm, W 33.5 cm, D 25 cm).
In absolutely excellent condition, considering that the lot in question is about 12,000 years old. We have deliberately decided not to undertake any restoration work, we believe that a piece so rare and beautiful should always be presented in its natural form.
Good auction.
Seller's Story
We deal with naturalistic objects in
Prevalence coming from the fascinating
marine world, but by enthusiasts and
Lovers of enchanting facets.
Of life, we also propose minerals and.
metaphysical stones, taxidermies, fossils, and
decorative objects
A continuous journey through time and...
Space for the search for testimonies.
Precious.
Passion is the fire that fuels.
Our choices: collaborations with the
Major importers from exotic countries.
but also travels to discover sought-after destinations
objects
Ongoing research of new developments and
Our increasingly refined aesthetic.
main objectives
Just observe like a collector.
He manages the objects in his display case.
As soon as he/she/they take(s) one in hand, the
His or her inspired gaze seems to pierce through.
The object is to lose oneself in its distances.
Here lies the magical side of the collector.
Walter Benjamin
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Number of objects
1
Specimen
enormous hippopotamus skull
Scientific name
hippopotamus ialoumena
Country of origin
Madagascar
Geological period
Quaternary, Pleistocene (2.58 - 0.0117 million years)
Condition
Natural
Weight
5 kg
Height
33.5 cm
Width
47 cm
Depth
25 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
