Lot 724
Mastatadon Femur, Lower to Middle Pleistocene Era. Mammut Americanum, American Mastadon from the Lower to Pleistocene Era. The Irvingtonian North American Land Mammal Age (NALMA) on the geologic timescale is the North American faunal stage, typically set from 1,800,000 to 240,000 years BP, a period of 1.56 million years. In quite fine condition, this is a compelling example meausuring at 39 inhes in length, about 12 inches high, 8 inches in thickness at the largest end and weighs about 40 pounds. Decades old restoration to to secure a split and some pitting on the end, but otherwise a phenomenally appealing specimen. Excavated years ago from the Leisey Shell Pit in Ruskin Florida. The pit was discovered was discovered in July 1983 by Frank Garcia. and proved to be an extremely rich concentration of medium and large-sized terrestrial vertebrates. Mining and fossil collecting at the Leisey Shell Pits sites has permanently ceased and remain in private hands. Conveys with custom wood and iron tabletop display and brass identification plaque.
Domestic shipping only. Overseas purchasers would require the services of a third-party shipper which we can recommend. Estimate Value $1,000 - 1,500
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