Globidens phosphaticus Skull on stand - Globidens phosphaticus - 25 cm - 25 cm - 65 cm - (1)

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Description from the seller

Complete Globidens phosphaticus Skull on Custom Stand – Ouled Abdoun Basin, Morocco
Lot Description:
Dear collectors and natural history enthusiasts, we are pleased to present at auction a truly outstanding museum-quality specimen: the skull of a Globidens phosphaticus, a fascinating and highly specialized mosasaur that dominated the seas of the Late Cretaceous (approximately 66–67 million years ago).
Unlike other marine predators of the time, Globidens stands out for its unique dentition: distinctly globular, rounded teeth that evolved to crush armored prey such as ammonites, bivalves, and sea turtles with tremendous force.
Species: Globidens phosphaticus
Origin: Phosphate deposits of the Ouled Abdoun Basin, Khouribga, Morocco.
Period: Late Cretaceous, Maastrichtian (~66–67 million years ago).
Skull dimensions: 65 cm x 20 cm x 25 cm
Stand: Includes a custom-made wrought-iron display stand
Documentation: Supplied with its original Museum Certificate, guaranteeing its authenticity, provenance, and paleontological value.
Condition:
A specimen with magnificent three-dimensional preservation of its bone structure and very well-defined globular teeth. An exceptional opportunity to acquire a centerpiece of great visual and historical prestige for any private or museum collection.
Shipping and packaging:
The piece will be shipped carefully protected and insured in a reinforced box to ensure it arrives at its destination in optimal condition.

Seller's Story

Surplus material from the Molina Museum
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Complete Globidens phosphaticus Skull on Custom Stand – Ouled Abdoun Basin, Morocco
Lot Description:
Dear collectors and natural history enthusiasts, we are pleased to present at auction a truly outstanding museum-quality specimen: the skull of a Globidens phosphaticus, a fascinating and highly specialized mosasaur that dominated the seas of the Late Cretaceous (approximately 66–67 million years ago).
Unlike other marine predators of the time, Globidens stands out for its unique dentition: distinctly globular, rounded teeth that evolved to crush armored prey such as ammonites, bivalves, and sea turtles with tremendous force.
Species: Globidens phosphaticus
Origin: Phosphate deposits of the Ouled Abdoun Basin, Khouribga, Morocco.
Period: Late Cretaceous, Maastrichtian (~66–67 million years ago).
Skull dimensions: 65 cm x 20 cm x 25 cm
Stand: Includes a custom-made wrought-iron display stand
Documentation: Supplied with its original Museum Certificate, guaranteeing its authenticity, provenance, and paleontological value.
Condition:
A specimen with magnificent three-dimensional preservation of its bone structure and very well-defined globular teeth. An exceptional opportunity to acquire a centerpiece of great visual and historical prestige for any private or museum collection.
Shipping and packaging:
The piece will be shipped carefully protected and insured in a reinforced box to ensure it arrives at its destination in optimal condition.

Seller's Story

Surplus material from the Molina Museum
Translated by Google Translate

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
x
Specimen
Globidens phosphaticus
Century/timeframe
Cretácico Superior (aprox. 66-72 millones de años
Scientific name
Globidens phosphaticus
Acquired from
Private collection
Number of objects
1
Year acquired
2020
Country of origin
Morocco
Country acquired from
Germany
Previous owner acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Previous owner - year acquired
2015
Previous owner - country acquired from
Morocco
Condition
Good condition
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Year
2026
Weight
25 kg
Depth
65 cm
Height
25 cm
Width
25 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
Spain (Mainland & Balearic Islands)Verified
pro

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