Lot 830
25 Million Year Old Mammal Coprolite. Coprolites are fossilized feces and are quite rare as fossils. Fortunately, 25 million years ago in Washington state, near where Mt. St. Helens is today, volcanoes erupted burying insects, plants, and mammal coprolites. Although many coprolites have been preserved from this site, most of them are on 1" to 2" in length. Larger pieces such as this perfectly preserved 6" long specimen are rarely found. This dark brown coprolite is 6" long by 2" wide and looks exactly like what you would expect a mammal coprolite to look like, even preserving the narrow tapering at each end. Although we can't determine which mammal deposited this coprolite, we know that it was a large animal, probably a carnivore such as a bear. This desirable fossil rests on its own 4" wooden stand. Add $15 for domestic shipping.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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| Realized $180 |
