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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, Extra Large Pappocetus lugardi (Andrews, 1920) pre-molar tooth from Morocco. Pappocetus was in the Protocetidae family of ancient whales . Note - molar tooth design is one of the distinguishing features for indentifying this species. 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.

M2107          Size: 4-1/4"  (straight line)  (2-1/2" 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

An ULTRA RARE, TOP QUALITY Basilosaurus tooth, an Archaeocete whale from the Flint River, northern Florida. This June Fossil of the Month is a highly desirable Basilosaurus premolar tooth.  An exceptional brown & red colored crown and brown root. The crown has fantastic articulation with incredible detail and color. Complete root. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed.  A very rare collector's tooth. Museum Quality.  Note - 3" x 4" Riker frame included. One of my favorites!

F951        SIZE: 2-5/16"

An extra large, expert prepared Hollardops mesocristata trilobite. The preparation is German or German directed with all original colors and no restoration. Excellent preservation and condition. Incredible detail in the compound eyes. A Middle Devonian (380 mya) from the Djebel Issoumour area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. An extra large, top quality specimen. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum quality.

XM34      Size: 2-5/8"  (1-5/8" W)

Note - More than 20 high quality Devonian age Moroccan trilobite species for sale. Authenticity guaranteed.  -->  Link to Moroccan Trilobites

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

XM21        Size: 2-1/8"  (1-1/8" wide)

Adding 6 quality Moroccan trilobites in November 2022.      Link to Moroccan trilobites.

A Top Quality, LARGE Zilchovaspis rogusa trilobite from Morocco. It has German controlled preparation and retains all natural color and detail. Preparation easily took many dozens of hours to clean this specimen. Incredible prep work! All natural - an incredible display piece with the front of the cephalon raised to 3-1/4" (see photos #2 and 4). A Lower Devonian trilobite (395 mya). One of my favorite species. Authenticity guaranteed.  

XM37       Size: 3-3/4"  (straightline)   (1-3/4" W)

Note - Adding 6 new Moroccan trilobites in November 2022.      Link to Moroccan trilobites.

A nicely prepared, rare Dechenella burmeisteri trilobite. A scarce species! A Middle Devonian (380 mya) trilobite from Djebel Issoumour area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed.

XM03         Size: 1-1/4" x 3/4" W

Note - More than 20 high quality Devonian age Moroccan trilobite species for sale. Authenticity guaranteed.  -->  Link to Moroccan Trilobites.

A Top Quality exceptionally prepared, rare spiny Dicranurus monstrosus trilobite from Morocco. An exceptional specimen. Expert preparation to show incredible detail and completeness. The huge spines are exceptionally preserved. A very rare and good sized species! Preparation easily took many dozens of hours to clean this specimen! A Lower Devonian trilobite (410 mya). Museum quality specimen. One of my favorite species. Authenticity guaranteed.

XM11         Size: 2"

Note - More than 20 high quality Devonian age Moroccan trilobite species for sale. Authenticity guaranteed.  -->  Link to Moroccan Trilobites.

A rare, "The Flying" Harpes trilobite. An incredibly prepared Harpes sp. trilobite. This trilobite is fully exposed in a very dramatic position. Excellent preservation and condition. A fantastic display piece with many hours of incredibly tedious preparation work. A top quality specimen. A Middle Devonian (380 mya) trilobite from Oufaten, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed.

XM27         Size: 1-3/4"

Note - More than 20 high quality Devonian age Moroccan trilobite species for sale. Authenticity guaranteed.  -->  Link to Moroccan Trilobites.

A rare, nicely prepared Harpes sp. trilobite. A very scarce species. This trilobite is fully exposed with excellent preservation and condition. See the dipples on the shield area. A very scarce species. This specimen is very nicely displayed on a high matrix pedestal. A Middle Devonian (380 mya) trilobite from Oufaten, Atlas Mts., Morocco. A top quality specimen.  Authenticity guaranteed. 

XM28       Size: 1-1/2"

Note - More than 20 high quality Devonian age Moroccan trilobite species for sale. Authenticity guaranteed.  -->  Link to Moroccan Trilobites

A pair of incredibly prepared Moroccan trilobites - Metacanthina and Leonaspis on the original matrix. The Metacanthina trilobite is nicely exposed on a pedestal position with excellent compound eyes. Exceptional preservation and condition. A fantastic display piece with many hours of incredibly tedious preparation work. Middle Devonian trliobites (380 mya). A fantastic collection piece. Authenticity guaranteed. A rare opportunity to get two top quality Moroccan trilobites.

XM35         Size: 2-1/8" (largest)

Note - More than 20 high quality Devonian age Moroccan trilobite species for sale. Authenticity guaranteed.  -->  Link to Moroccan Trilobites.