Mammal Teeth & Fossils

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 incredibly preserved Miocene Gomphotherium molar from Chatham Co., Georgia.  An extinct elephant ancestor that evolved in the Early Miocene and lived through the Pleistocene of North America. This is an unerupted tooth with fantastic cusp detail with no wear. Well fossilized. Weighs 2.5 lbs+. No damage. No repair. Authenticity guaranteed. An exceptional display piece which comes with the Walnut wooden base as shown.  Note: international shipping cost will be calculated. Please request quote.

X603           Size: 6-1/2"  x  2-3/8" Wide  x  2-1/4" High  

Name: Gomphotherium

Age:  Miocene

Location: Chatham Co., Georgia

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

An EXTRA LARGE, exceptionally preserved, fossil Cave Bear jaw (Urusus spelaeus) from Jaskinia Niedźwiedzia, Poland. A March Fossil of the Month. These large bears lived in the mountain caves from central Europe to Russia. An excellent, large adult cave bear lower jaw. This jaw was found in one of Poland's famous Cave Bear caves 40+ years ago. You can own a rare and wonderful story piece from the Ice Age!  No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. Comes with a sturdy steel stand to display this specimen. Museum Quality. An incredible display piece!

Name: Urusus spelaeus      Age: Late Pleistocene      Location: Carpathian Mountains, Poland

R506             SIZE: 12" x 6" H   ;   Height with stand = 10"

Note: Adding 12 new Ice Age Cave Bear fossils in March 2022.   Link -> Cave Bear Fossils

A Top Quality Gomphotherium - Early Elephant molar from Georgia. A January Fossil of the Month. Excellent jet black color with incredible preservation. Great color!  The Gomphotherium was a very successful extinct elephant ancestor that had four tusks used to eat branches. It evolved in the Miocene of North America. A complete molar with an incredibly articulated chewing surface. An unerupted tooth with no wear. Weighs 3.25 bs. with stand. No damage. Minor repair to root base only. No restoration. An exceptional, collector's Gomphotherium tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. This is a great display with a custom stand. Note: international shipping cost will be calculated. Please request quote.

X606    Size (specimen): 5-1/4" Length  x   3-1/8" width x  4'' high (Height on stand is 6-3/8")

Name: Mammoth    

Age: Miocene - Pliocene  

Location: Coastal Georgia

Note - Posting three Mammoth - Gomphotherium teeth in January 2024.  ->  Link to Gomphotherium teeth

A rare, Top Quality Miocene-Pliocene Mastodon molar from Florida. A February Fossil of the Month. This is an extinct elephant ancestor that inhabited North America during the late Miocene to late Pliocene. This molar is  big with 3 cusp rows with essentially no cusp wear. So, this is a recently erupted or unerupted tooth. Exceptional articulation. Excellent light tan & brown colors! This is an exceptionally well fossilized Mastodon specimen. Note - Comes complete with custom stand as pictured. No damage. No restoration or repair. An exceptional, authentic Mastodon tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. Note this item weighs 2.5 lbs and a supplemental shipping charge is required for international orders. 

X610       Size:  4-5/8" Long x 3-3/8" Wide x 3-5/8" High  ;  Height on stand = 4.5"

Name: Mastodon (Mammut americanum)

Age: Pliocene - Pleistocene

Location: Northern Florida

Posting 3 Mastodon teeth in February 2024  -->  Link to all Mastodon teeth

An incredibly preserved, LARGE Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius), an early elephant, molar found in the Dogger Bank, North Sea. Mammoths were present in this area during the Late Pleistocene Ice Age. Great natural color! A large molar with a nicely articulated chewing surface. A massive and complete tooth. Completely fossilized and properly sealed. Weighs 8.75 lbs. No restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collectors specimen and a very attractive display piece. An incredible tooth. As shown, this tooth comes with a custom steel stand.  Note: international shipping cost will be calculated. Please request quote.

X621      Size: 8" L x  3-1/8" W  x  6-1/2" H  ; Height = 11" w/ stand

Link to Mammoth fossils.

A Top Quality Allodesmus kernensis, primitive sea lion, jaw section with three teeth from the Sharktooth Hill area, near Bakersfield, California. An October Fossil of the Month. This jaw section includes a complete canine and two complete molars. Incredible bone quality. Excellent preservation and excellent color. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum quality. My last jaw section Allodesmus jaw specimen from the Ernst collection, and this jaw is as good as they come! The BEST!

ST1001      SIZE: 4" x 3"

Note - Adding 8 rare Sharktooth Hill mammal teeth fossils in October 2023.   Link to Allodesmus teeth

A TOP QUALITY, very rare Basilosaurus cetoides, an Archaeocete whale tooth found in the Flint River, Georgia. An exceptional premolar (PM1) tooth (see photo for tooth positions). An excellent brown colored crown and root. Nicely articulated. Incredible preservation!  Note - the enamel tip shows a small wear pattern on crown. Whales do not shed their teeth like the sharks so there teeth will wear with age. An Eocene age tooth (35 MYA).  No repair or restoration. A great Archaeocete tooth from the Flint River, Georgia.  A very rare collector's tooth from an old collection. Complete tooth!

G1003       SIZE: 3-5/8" 

Note - Adding a collection of 27 Basilosaurus teeth from Florida and Georgia in July 2023.   Link to Basilosaurus teeth.

An Ultra Rare Pappocetus lugardi (Andrews, 1920) canine tooth from Morocco. Pappocetus was in the Protocetidae family of ancient whales . Note - this tooth is a large canine with a partial root. 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. 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.

M2102          Size: 3-1/8"  (straight line)  

Mid. Eocene (Bartonian) age  (40 MYA)

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

West Sahara, Morocco

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

An Ultra Rare Pappocetus lugardi (Andrews, 1920) premolar tooth from Morocco. Pappocetus was in the Protocetidae family of ancient whales . Note - this tooth is a premolar with a natural wear facet and most of the root. 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. 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.

M2101          Size: 3-5/8"  (straight line)  

Mid. Eocene (Bartonian) age  (40 MYA)

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

West Sahara, Morocco

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

An incredibly preserved, LARGE Woolly Mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius), an early elephant, molar found in the Dogger Bank, North Sea. Mammoths were present in this area during the Late Pleistocene Ice Age. Great natural color! A large molar with a nicely articulated chewing surface. A massive and complete tooth. Completely fossilized. Weighs 12+ lbs. No repair. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collectors specimen and a very attractive display piece. An incredible tooth. As shown, this tooth comes with an easel stand.  Note: international shipping cost will be calculated. Please request quote.

X622      Size: 9-1/4"  x  2-1/2" W  x  8-1/2" H  ; Height = 9.75" w/ stand

Note - Posting 4 Woolly Mammoth molars in January 2021.   Link to Mammoth fossils.