Lot 1728
Cave Bear Hand and Foot Paws with Claws. Ursus spelaeus, Cave Bear, was the largest bear that ever lived. It has been extinct for only 10,000 years. These hand and foot claws are between 20,000 and 150,000 years old and were found in caves in Romania. The hand is 10 in. long and 6 in. wide and mounted with wires. The bone is light brown, complete with all five claws, measuring up to 1.5 in. in length. The claws would have been larger in life, covered with keratin such as we have in our fingernails. The matching foot is 11 in. long and 5 in. wide and mounted with wires. It has brown bones and all the claws. This pair matches perfectly with similar color and size. An outstanding specimen for display or study. Allow $35 for shipping.
Estimated Value $650 - 900.
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