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RARE HUGE 4.4 INCH CARCHARODONTOSAURUS DINOSAUR TOOTH "Taouz" region of the Sahara Desert, Morocco LATE CRETACEOUS PERIOD: 96 - 66 million years ago In reviewing the recent years of collecting dinosaur fossils at the Kem Kem in the Sahara Desert, it is clear that we are now approaching the final days of finding quality teeth of ANY size not to mention massive examples such as this. This year has been quite a eye opener as collecting efforts all year yielded not a single large quality tooth of ANY species. What is important to consider in this giant investment-grade dinosaur tooth is that there is none of the common restoration found in these large teeth. All the pieces are present and this remarkable tooth has only been repaired. There is none of the "glue and sand" tricks where missing areas are filled. Unlike the majority of "large" teeth we have seen in the online auctions, this choice specimen has not been painted nor has part of another tooth been cleverly attached to make one large tooth. This is a GENUINE and single massive specimen that has only undergone repair and nothing more! The most ferocious and sizeable killer dinosaur that lived in the North African continent during the Cretaceous was the Carcharodontosaurus. Many misinformed dealers and collectors call this the African T. rex but there is no relation to such. Nevertheless, fine quality teeth from Carcharodontosaurus have appreciated so rapidly in value just in the last year alone that prices are now approaching T. rex teeth because the source is nearly depleted. Considering this, this amazing specimen could be one of the last chances to own a genuine and complete giant dinosaur tooth from one of the most fearsome killers that walked the earth. We have this specimen because it was collected nearly two years ago. It was the only example in this size. Even more rare, at that time and including this tooth, we found only a handful of teeth from this dinosaur in this ultra rare light tapioca ivory color and we have not found any before or since then like it. The serrations are in superb condition. The enamel is in excellent preservation with a glossy shine still present. All in all, this tooth would be considered a fantastic and excellent example in any size but its giant proportions make it a true PRIZE! This superb and valuable fossil tooth is from one of the largest therapods, related to the Allosaurus and Giganotosaurus, the terrifying Carcharodontosaurus saharicus, which means "shark-toothed lizard of the Sahara". This North African carnosaur (meat-eating lizard) had a massive tail, a bulky body, and heavy bones. Its arms were short and had three-fingered hands with sharp claws. Carcharodontosaurus grew up to 45 feet long, perhaps weighing up to 8 tons. It had a skull 6 feet long. It had large, powerful jaws with long, serrated, sharp teeth up to 8 inches long. Although Carcharodontosaurus was larger than T-rex, its brain was smaller. Carcharodontosaurus was closely related to Giganotosaurus but not to T-rex. Carcharodontosaurus was a more primitive dinosaur than T-rex. This tooth was found in the Kem Kem region of the Sahara desert in Morocco. This specimen is EXTREMELY RARE and should be included in any serious collector's cabinet while still available in this lifetime. It represents the finest and rarest quality available and is a MUST HAVE for any true dinosaur aficionado. Genuine LARGE examples from ANY carnivorous dinosaur are now one of the rarest fossils, guaranteed to permanently appreciate in a very aggressive manner in the coming years. The demand for quality GENUINE dinosaur remains continue to escalate while sources near complete depletion. ONE OF THE LARGEST AND FINEST, ULTRA RARE INVESTMENT GRADE DINOSAUR TEETH! 4.4" long on the curve x 1.5" wide SOLD DT210 INCLUDES DISPLAY BOX Actual Item - One Only |
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Carcharodontosaurus by the great TODD MARSHALL. Used with permission and copyright protected. |
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