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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

An Ultra Rare, Huge Pappocetus lugardi (Andrews, 1920) pre-molar tooth from Morocco. Pappocetus was in the Protocetidae family of ancient whales . Note - this tooth (the last "pre-molar") demonstrates 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.

M2108          Size: 4-3/4"  (straight line)  (3" Width at base of crown & ~1-1/2" depth)

Mid. Eocene (Bartonian) age  (40 MYA)

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

West Sahara, Morocco

A Top Quality Hypotodus verticalis (a Sand Tiger shark) tooth from Tushbair, Kazakhstan.  Lower jaw lateral position. Incredible color and condition. Near perfect tooth. An incredible Eocene (Bartonian) age tooth. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. One of the finest localities for Eocene age shark teeth! You will enjoy the quality of the Kazakh teeth. 

K1209                SIZE: 7/8"

Note - 10 new Hypotodus teeth added in October 2017.         Hypotodus Catalog Link

A Top Quality Hypotodus verticalis (a Sand Tiger shark) tooth from Tushbair, Kazakhstan.  Upper jaw lateral position. Incredible color and condition. An incredible Eocene (Bartonian) age tooth. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. One of the finest localities for Eocene age shark teeth! You will enjoy the quality of the Kazakh teeth. 

K1214                SIZE: 1"

Note - adding 10 new Hypotodus teeth in July 2024.         Hypotodus Catalog Link

A Top Quality Hypotodus verticalis (a Sand Tiger shark) tooth from Tushbair, Kazakhstan.  Upper jaw lateral position. Incredible color and condition. Near perfect tooth. An incredible Eocene (Bartonian) age tooth. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. One of the finest localities for Eocene age shark teeth! You will enjoy the quality of the Kazakh teeth. 

K1215                SIZE: 3/4"

Note - adding 10 new Hypotodus teeth in July 2024.         Hypotodus Catalog Link

A Top Quality Hypotodus verticalis (a Sand Tiger shark) tooth from Tushbair, Kazakhstan.  Upper jaw lateral position. Incredible color and condition. An incredible Eocene (Bartonian) age tooth. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. One of the finest localities for Eocene age shark teeth! You will enjoy the quality of the Kazakh teeth. 

K1213                SIZE: 1-1/16"

Note - adding 10 new Hypotodus teeth in July 2024.         Hypotodus Catalog Link

A Top Quality Hypotodus verticalis (a Sand Tiger shark) tooth from Tushbair, Kazakhstan.  Upper jaw lateral position. Incredible color and condition. An incredible Eocene (Bartonian) age tooth. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. One of the finest localities for Eocene age shark teeth! You will enjoy the quality of the Kazakh teeth. 

K1212                SIZE: 1-1/16"

Note - adding 10 new Hypotodus teeth in July 2024.         Hypotodus Catalog Link

A Top Quality Hypotodus verticalis (a Sand Tiger shark) tooth from Tushbair, Kazakhstan.  Lower jaw lateral position. Incredible color and condition. An incredible Eocene (Bartonian) age tooth. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. One of the finest localities for Eocene age shark teeth! You will enjoy the quality of the Kazakh teeth. 

K1211                SIZE: 3/4"

Note - adding 10 new Hypotodus teeth in July 2024.         Hypotodus Catalog Link

A Top Quality Hypotodus verticalis (a Sand Tiger shark) tooth from Tushbair, Kazakhstan.  Lower jaw lateral position. Incredible color and condition. An incredible Eocene (Bartonian) age tooth. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. One of the finest localities for Eocene age shark teeth! You will enjoy the quality of the Kazakh teeth. 

K1210                SIZE: 13/16"

Note - adding 10 new Hypotodus teeth in July 2024.         Hypotodus Catalog Link

A Top Quality Hypotodus verticalis (a Sand Tiger shark) tooth from Tushbair, Kazakhstan.  Lower jaw lateral position. Dual side cusps! Incredible color and condition. An incredible Eocene (Bartonian) age tooth. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. One of the finest localities for Eocene age shark teeth! You will enjoy the quality of the Kazakh teeth. 

K1206                SIZE: 7/8"

Note - adding 10 new Hypotodus teeth in July 2024.         Hypotodus Catalog Link

A Top Quality Hypotodus verticalis (a Sand Tiger shark) tooth from Tushbair, Kazakhstan.  Lower jaw lateral position. Dual side cusps! Incredible color and condition. An incredible Eocene (Bartonian) age tooth. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. One of the finest localities for Eocene age shark teeth! You will enjoy the quality of the Kazakh teeth. 

K1205                SIZE: 7/8"

Note - adding 10 new Hypotodus teeth in July 2024.         Hypotodus Catalog Link

A LARGE, Top Quality Hypotodus verticalis (a Sand Tiger shark) tooth from Tushbair, Kazakhstan.  Lower jaw lateral position. Incredible color and condition. An incredible Eocene (Bartonian) age tooth. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. One of the finest localities for Eocene age shark teeth! You will enjoy the quality of the Kazakh teeth. 

K1204                SIZE: 1-1/16"

Note - adding 10 new Hypotodus teeth in July 2024.         Hypotodus Catalog Link