AMMONITE (VASCOCERATID) ON MATRIX - Taouz, Northern Sahara Desert, Morocco

LATE CRETACEOUS PERIOD:  90  million years ago

This is an exceedingly RARE ammonite from the Turonian era of the late Cretaceous.  It's distinct characteristics set it apart from most other families of ammonites.  A member of the highly unusual family of ammonites known as Vascoceratidaea, it possesses a nearly smooth outer surface concealing its inner body chamber design and features a spherical profile to its shell as opposed to a more stream-lined narrow body of typical ammonites.  Still intact are remnants of the original carapace with a large area of awesome color and striations in the hue.  This is extremely rare!  The matrix base is ORIGINAL.  The specimen has had the matrix removed to expose the creature and the some of the rock in which this fine specimen was found was left attached and air-chiseled to form a wonderfully artful base which perfectly displays the ammonite in an interesting pose.   

Even if you don't care about fossils, this is such an incredibly visual piece, it would be a remarkable accent to any decor.  This type and family are seldom seen and are a real rarity that would compliment any ammonite collection.  I've never had one like this and don't honestly know if I ever will.  If you're considering this specimen, act fast.  It's of a type I've never seen available.

EXTREMELY RARE AND THE ONLY ONE LIKE IT WE HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED!

6" wide x 5.75" high x 7.5" tall 

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