These objects may look like ordinary stones at first glance, but they are in fact fossilized ear bones (tympanic bullae) from early whale species. Over the course of millions of years, these dense bones mineralized into the remarkable specimens they are today.
Because of their distinctive shape, weight, and smooth texture, whale ear bones are among the most fascinating and recognizable marine fossils.
They would make exceptional additions to any fossil collection, natural history display, or cabinet of curiosities!
This unique piece of folk art depicts the head of a musk ox, crafted from the occiput – the part of the skull that connects to the spine – of a prehistoric cave bear. It originates from Ariège, a mountainous region in southern France known for its many caves where cave bear remains are frequently found. While the bone itself is prehistoric, the painted artwork was likely created sometime in the 20th century.
This striking object would make a perfect addition to any cabinet of curiosities or collection of folk art and fossils!
Measurements:
Width: 6.5 cm
Height: 3.5 cm
Depth: 5 cm
The Cave Bear was a massive omnivore that lived in Europe during the Pleistocene period and became extinct around 28,000 years ago.
This enormous animal is thought to be a relative to today’s brown bear but it was significantly larger.
Adult males averaged half a ton in weight, and when standing on their hind legs they were up to 10 feet tall!
That would put them comparably in size to the largest of modern-day Kodiak and Polar bears.
This bone has been found inside a cave, deep into the Carpathian mountains.
An unique and very decorative piece that would fit perfectly into your collection or cabinet of curiosities!
The jaw remains in damaged condition.
Sadly the upper part of the joint has been damaged and the jaw is missing almost all its teeth except for a remaining molar.
The Cave Bear was a massive omnivore that lived in Europe during the Pleistocene period and became extinct around 28,000 years ago.
This enormous animal is thought to be a relative to today’s brown bear but it was significantly larger.
Adult males averaged half a ton in weight, and when standing on their hind legs they were up to 10 feet tall!
That would put them comparably in size to the largest of modern-day Kodiak and Polar bears.
This jaw used to belong to a juvenile bear that must have died at a very young age.
The bone has been found inside a cave, deep into the Carpathian mountains.
An unique and very decorative piece that would fit perfectly into your collection or cabinet of curiosities!
The jaw remains in damaged condition.
All of the molar teeth are missing, just its grown canine, that has not yet swapped, still remains inside the front of the jaw.
The Cave Bear was a massive omnivore that lived in Europe during the Pleistocene period and became extinct around 28,000 years ago.
This enormous animal is thought to be a relative to today’s brown bear but it was significantly larger.
Adult males averaged half a ton in weight, and when standing on their hind legs they were up to 10 feet tall!
That would put them comparably in size to the largest of modern-day Kodiak and Polar bears.
This bone has been found inside a cave, deep into the Carpathian mountains.
An unique and very decorative piece that would fit perfectly into your collection or cabinet of curiosities!
The jaw remains in damaged condition.
Sadly the upper part of the joint has been damaged and it’s missing all its teeth.
The Cave Bear was a massive omnivore that lived in Europe during the Pleistocene period and became extinct around 28,000 years ago.
This enormous animal is thought to be a relative to today’s brown bear but it was significantly larger.
Adult males averaged half a ton in weight, and when standing on their hind legs they were up to 10 feet tall!
That would put them comparably in size to the largest of modern-day Kodiak and Polar bears.
This jaw used to belong to a cub that must have died at a very young age.
The bone has been found inside a cave, deep into the Carpathian mountains.
An unique and very decorative piece that would fit perfectly into your collection or cabinet of curiosities!
The jaw remains in damaged condition.
All of the molar teeth are missing, just its grown canine, that has not yet swapped, still remains inside the front of the jaw.
The Cave Bear was a massive omnivore that lived in Europe during the Pleistocene period and became extinct around 28,000 years ago.
This enormous animal is thought to be a relative to today’s brown bear but it was significantly larger.
Adult males averaged half a ton in weight, and when standing on their hind legs they were up to 10 feet tall!
That would put them comparably in size to the largest of modern-day Kodiak and Polar bears.
This bone has been found inside a cave, deep into the Carpathian mountains.
An unique and very decorative piece that would fit perfectly into your collection or cabinet of curiosities!
The jaw remains in damaged condition.
Sadly the upper part of the joint has been damaged and it’s missing all its teeth.
