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HUGE SPINOSAURUS TOE CLAW - Tegana Formation - Kem Kem, Morocco LATE CRETACEOUS PERIOD: 96 - 66 million years ago Well, the initial temptation is to spend an hour writing the copy for this specimen's description. Instead, we'll do our best to keep it brief and let the images do the talking. Simply put, this is not only the largest dinosaur toe claw we have ever come across, it is the most perfect! As a matter of fact, it is the finest dinosaur toe claw we have ever encountered of any type or size dinosaur. That's one heck of a statement considering the privilege we have in our ability to acquire most of the finest and rarest dinosaur specimens from North Africa. This huge Spinosaurus toe claw represents the finest condition and most complete specimen with its superb surface detail and hue. You will not find another large claw of any kind of this quality of preservation. The blood grooves are extremely distinct and full on both sides and the entire claw is complete with NO RESTORATION AND NO FILLERS. A couple of hairline fractures have been stabilized but they are minor considering that even the very sharp point of the tip on this specimen is present! The entire surface is dense and has held up remarkably well for the last 90 million years. The hue has been preserved in a light ivory white. Claws of this quality are almost never found any more at the site. With zero distortion, the overall form and fullness of this claw is superb and as it was when the creature was alive! WARNING: We are seeing more and more claws coming out of Morocco that have been expertly reconstructed and restored IN Morocco. The workmanship is equal to U.S. skill levels and this is being done to fully exploit gaining the highest possible price at the source by the brokers of the diggers who find the claws and fossils. These expertly repaired and restored claws can fool all but the most trained eye and anyone that does not actually have extensive experience in fossil restoration, repair and preparation will likely not be able to tell the difference. These claws are being sold at shows and on the internet as having "NO REPAIR and/or NO RESTORATION" which is simply untrue but the ignorance of the seller is just repeating what the Moroccan dealer told him without their own ability to discern if any work was truly performed on the claw. EXTRAORDINARILY LARGE CLAWS HAVE BEEN COMING IN QUANTITY RECENTLY FROM MOROCCO. DESPITE THEIR HEFTY PRICE TAGS, SEVERAL WE HAVE EXAMINED WERE TOTAL FAKES! We have also heard this from one highly experienced fossil restoration expert who has been sent claws from unsuspecting buyers hoping to have their purchase improved with further preparation. After years of very few quality large claws being found and offered from the Sahara, suddenly monstrous "raptor claws" are emerging from dealers in Moroccan fossils as of recent times. That should be a red-flag alone. The workmanship of these claws is higher than seen in the past so be HIGHLY SUSPECT when purchasing such specimens. To have one of these large Moroccan claws examined in person by a third party of YOUR CHOOSING is your only insurance. This migration of highly skilled restoration work being done now at the source country of fossils is actually becoming more the norm with many varieties of fossils on the market. It is IMPERATIVE to ONLY deal with a very knowledgeable dealer who has considerable and first-hand personal experience with all facets of fossil fabrication, restoration and repair in order to avoid becoming a victim of the ignorance and fraud that unfortunately plagues this business. A Spinosaurus toe claw intact and of this size is an extreme rarity and sure to gain very rapidly in value over the years. For the advanced collector, this is a highly recommended specimen. FINEST WE HAVE EVER, EVER SEEN!!! - 100% COMPLETE AND ZERO RESTORATION 3.75" long x 1.6" wide SOLD DC12 INCLUDES DISPLAY BOX Actual Item - One Only |
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