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An exceptional opportunity to own a fossilized and fully articulated Mosasaurus paddle section, measuring an impressive 60 cm in length. This specimen preserves the entire series of metacarpals/metatarsals and phalanges, the functional “hand” or flipper that propelled this apex predator through the ancient seas.

Collected from the renowned phosphate beds of Khouribga, Morocco, this fossil dates to the Late Cretaceous (~70 million years ago). While mosasaur material is common from this locality, complete, articulated paddle sections of this size and quality are exceedingly rare and highly sought after by both collectors and institutions. The arrangement of the bones gives the specimen an almost eerie, hand-like appearance, adding a fascinating aesthetic dimension and making it a conversation piece as well as a scientific one.

The bones have been professionally prepared and stabilized, maintaining their natural integrity and anatomical detail. The articulation clearly shows the structure of the flipper and offers a striking, display-ready specimen suitable for a museum exhibit or a high-end private collection.
Pieces like this are seldom available on the open market. For serious fossil enthusiasts, this is not merely a decorative object but a scientifically important specimen representing the pinnacle of Mosasaurus evolution.  A true centerpiece for any collection.An exceptional opportunity to own a fully articulated Mosasaurus paddle section, measuring an impressive 50 cm in length. This specimen preserves the entire series of metacarpals/metatarsals and phalanges, the functional “hand” or flipper that propelled this apex predator through the ancient seas.

Collected from the renowned phosphate beds of Khouribga, Morocco, this fossil dates to the Late Cretaceous (~70 million years ago). While mosasaur material is common from this locality, complete, articulated paddle sections of this size and quality are exceedingly rare and highly sought after by both collectors and institutions. The arrangement of the bones gives the specimen an almost eerie, hand-like appearance, adding a fascinating aesthetic dimension and making it a conversation piece as well as a scientific one.

The bones have been professionally prepared and stabilized, maintaining their natural integrity and anatomical detail. The articulation clearly shows the structure of the flipper and offers a striking, display-ready specimen suitable for a museum exhibit or a high-end private collection.
Pieces like this are seldom available on the open market. For serious fossil enthusiasts, this is not merely a decorative object but a scientifically important specimen representing the pinnacle of Mosasaurus evolution.  A true centerpiece for any collection.

Fossil skeleton

Mosasaur - Fossil skeleton - 60 cm - 30 cm

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Fossilised shell

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Fossilised jaw

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Fossilised claw

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Fossilised tusk

Fossilised wood

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Country of origin

Morocco

Madagascar

North America

Myanmar

Indonesia

Netherlands

Lebanon

Russia

China

Brazil

Baltic states

Asia

India

Algeria

Turkey

Australia

Material

Silver

Gold-plated

Resin

Gender

Women

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Condition

Natural

Enhanced

Restored

Composed

Good condition

Manipulated

Reconstructed

As new - unused

Cast

Reassembled

Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Hand carved

Excellent condition

Good condition - used with some signs of wear

Fair condition

Period

Cretaceous (145 - 66 million years)

Cretaceous, Upper (100.5 - 66 million years)

Neogene, Miocene (23.03 - 5.33 million years)

Paleogene, Eocene (56 - 33.9 million years)

Cretaceous, Lower (145 - 100.5 million years)

Devonian (419.2 - 358.9 million years)

Quaternary, Pleistocene (2.58 - 0.0117 million years)

Jurassic, Upper (163.5 - 145 million years)

Jurassic, Lower (201.3 - 174.1 million years)

Neogene (23.03 - 2.58 million years)

Jurassic (201.3 - 145 million years)

Triassic (251.9 - 201.3 million years)

Ordovician (485.4 - 443.8 million years)

Carboniferous, Pennsylvanian (323.2 - 298.9 million years)

Quaternary (2.58 - 0 million years)

Carboniferous (358.9 - 298.9 million years)

Neogene, Pliocene (5.33 - 2.58 million years)

Devonian, Middle (393.3 - 382.7 million years)

1970-1980

Paleogene, Paleocene (66 - 56 million years)

Jurassic, Middle (174.1 - 163.5 million years)

Triassic, Upper (237 - 201.3 million years)

Ordovician, Middle (470 - 458.4 million years)

Cambrian, Series 2 (521 - 509 million years)

Cambrian (541 - 485.4 million years)

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Coral

Natural Pearl

Pearl

Blood Coral

Amethyst

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Non-CITES species

Style

Ancient Egypt, Late Period

Paleolithic

Gothic

Signature

Not signed

Baroque

Cabochon cut

Oval

Exact colour

White

Mineral

Labradorite

Malachite

Quartz

Mineral form

Freeform

Geode

Pearl surface quality

Lightly spotted

Pearl luster

Good

Size on item

57 (EU) / 17 (IT) / 8 (US)

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Large (18 - 18.5 cm)

Medium (17 - 18 cm)

Culture

Berbère

After 2000

Before 1400

1900-2000

Treatment

Polished

Conserved

Composite

Specimen

Mosasaur

Megalodon

Ammonite

Dinosaur

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