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An Ultra Rare, Extra Large Pappocetus lugardi (Andrews, 1920) jaw section with 3 complete molars from Morocco. Pappocetus was in the Protocetidae family of ancient whales. Note – the molars demonstrate how massive Pappocetus teeth compared to the later primitive whales!  The root thickness doubles on one side and the crown gains depth as well. This material is a new find and represents one of the earliest transition forms of the whale. Pappocetus is a protocetid (see discussion below) and a large amphibious aquatic carnivore. Pappocetus is also an ancestor of the Basilosaurus.. This material is complete and without repair. Crack fill only on some pieces. This is an opportunity to own an incredibly rare specimen from an early evolutionary stage of the modern whale. A fantastic collector's specimen. Authenticity guaranteed.

M2103          Size: 3-3/4"  (W - straight line)  (3-1/2" height)

Mid. Eocene (Bartonian) age  (40 MYA)

Gueran, (25 km SE of Boujdour), Boujdour Basin

West Sahara, Morocco

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An Ultra Rare, Extra Large Pappocetus lugardi (Andrews, 1920) molar tooth from Morocco. Note - molar tooth design is one of the distinguishing features for indentifying this species.The molars demonstrate how massive Pappocetus teeth compared to the later primitive whales!  The root thickness doubles on one side and the crown gains depth as well. This material is a new find and represents one of the earliest transition forms of the whale. Pappocetus is a protocetid (see discussion below) and a large amphibious aquatic carnivore. Pappocetus is also an ancestor of the Basilosaurus. This material is complete and without repair. Crack fill only on some pieces. This is an opportunity to own an incredibly rare specimen from an early evolutionary stage of the modern whale. A fantastic collector's specimen. Authenticity guaranteed.

M2106          Size: 2-1/2"  (straight line)  (1-3/8" Width at base of crown)

Mid. Eocene (Bartonian) age  (40 MYA)

Gueran, (25 km SE of Boujdour), Boujdour Basin

West Sahara, Morocco

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A Rare Basilosaurus isis premolar tooth from Morocco. Basilosaurus was in the Basilosauridae family of early whales. Note - this tooth is a premolar with no wear and most of the root. This material is a new find and represents an early transition form of the whale which was a fully aquatic carnivore. No repair or restoration. This is an opportunity to own an incredibly rare specimen from an early evolutionary stage of the modern whale. A fantastic collector's specimen. Authenticity guaranteed.

M2112          Size: 1-15/16"  (straight line)  

Late Eocene (Bartonian) age  (36 MYA)

Boujdour Basin, West Sahara, Morocco

Note - adding six early whale teeth in August 2023.   Link to the early whales.

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A very rare, TOP QUALITY Parotodus benedeni tooth from Lee Creek mine, No. Carolina. AN EXCEPTIONAL, Rare Collector's tooth! The BEST of the BEST! When was the last time you saw a top quality, large LC Beni? A very special, rare collector's tooth. My last one!   

LC108            Size: 2-5/8"

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A "Flying" Top Quality, EXTRA LARGE Zilchovaspis rogusa trilobite from Morocco. A November Fossil of the Month. It has German controlled preparation and retains all natural color and detail. The bottom of this trilobite has been cleaned out and it sits on an 1" matrix pedestal. Preparation easily took many dozens of hours to clean this specimen. Incredible prep work! All natural. A Lower Devonian trilobite. One of my favorite Devonian species. Authenticity guaranteed.  Note - Specimen weighs 1.2 pounds and a supplemental international shipping surcharge will be applied tp Free Shipping. The largest Zilchovaspis rogusa trilobite that I have seen. A massive trilobite!

XM72       Size: 4-1/2" straightline ; 6" on curve (2-3/4" wide)

Adding 9 quality Moroccan trilobites in November 2025.     Link to Moroccan trilobites.

 

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A Top Quality, Extra Large rare transition GW tooth, Carcharodon hubbelli. An upper jaw anterior tooth. Another December 2017 Fossil of the Month. The C. hubbelli serrations are full at the base of the cutting edge, transition to fine serrations at mid crown and disappear towards the tip. This tooth has an excellent blue colored crown ("blue site"), brown root, and a vivid dark maroon "gum line". Excellent color. No repair. Authenticity guaranteed. An exceptional GW transition form!  It will be extremely difficult to locate another large, top quality Carcharodon hubbelli since the few that exist are buried in collections. 

C201T  BoP            SIZE: 2-9/16"

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A TOP QUALITY Satericthys sp. fish. This Satericthys sp. is 2"+ in length. Incredible detail. Excellent preservation and incredible preparation. This is a Cretaceous specimen from Taouz, Morocco. Rare specimen! A top quality collector's piece.

MX484           SIZE: 2"+

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An EXTRA LARGE, TOP QUALITY Phareodus fish. The Phareodus encaustus is a Osteoglossidae fish from the Eocene age (50 MYA) fish, Green River Fm., Lincoln Co. Wyoming. An October Fossil of the Month.  The Phareodus was a carnivorous fish with large pointed teeth and a long pectoral fin. This piece is from the 18 Inch Layer which is extremely hard and difficult to prepare. It also provides the most detailed, highly preserved fossils. Exceptional preservation and preparation. No repair. All natural. Plate size is 14.5" x 9.5". Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality specimen. An exceptional display piece!  

X488 BoP         SIZE: 11-1/2"     Plate size is 14.5" x 9.5".

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A very well prepared, Phacops speculator trilobite. A very nice specimen with good detail and completeness. It is nicely prepared for a perfect display. Great compound eyes. A Middle Devonian (380 mya) trilobite from the Djebel Issoumour area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. 

XM70        Size: 2-1/8"  (1-1/8" wide)

Adding 31 quality Morocaan trilobites in April 2025.     Link to Moroccan trilobites.

 

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A beautifully prepared, LARGE Leonaspis sp. trilobite. Very unique raised eyes design and long spines are fully exposed - see close up photo. Exceptional black shell and spines. A Middle Devonian (380 mya) trilobite from the Djebel Issoumour area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent large sized GEM QUALITY specimen.

XM29       Size: 1-1/2"  (1-1/4" )

Adding 31 quality Moroccan trilobites in April 2025.     Link to Moroccan trilobites.

 

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The December week #2 Fossil of the Month is a GEM, EXTRA LARGE copper Isurus hastalis tooth. Rare copper red color with exceptional gloss. The root shows very nice detail. Absolutely great preservation and condition - extra sharp edges and tip - very clean. The "broad form" of the I. hastalis. Exceptional color. One of the finest BIG Mako teeth from the copper red site. An exceptional collector's tooth! BEST of the BEST. NC301 SIZE: 2-15/16" Learn More

A beautifully prepared, GEM QUALITY Comura bultyncki trilobite. The collector's favorite spiny trilobite. An April Fossil of the Month. Dozens of large spines fully exposed requiring many dozens of hours of air abrasion. One of the most difficult species to prepare. The Comura has very ornate spiny trilobite design with excellent compound eyes! Excellent shell and spine preservation. Large size. A scarce species! The ultimate Middle Devonian (390 mya) spiny trilobite from the Oufaten area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. One of my favorite spiny trilobites and one of the best Comura trilobites that I have seen!  Note - specimen weights 2.3 lbs. International orders will require supplemental postage. Please inquire.  

XM05          Size: 2-1/4"   (1-9/16" wide)

Adding 31 quality Moroccan trilobites in April 2025.     Link to Moroccan trilobites.

 

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