Lot 210
ORDOVICIAN PERIOD: 488 - 443 million years ago. Ktaoua Formation - South Morocco - A spectacular of a HIGH concentration of brittle star (ophiuroids) starfish fossils from the Ordovician Period that died in a single, cataclysmic extinction event. All fossils are in their original positions on the rock, as found. Associated with the starfish are fossils of sponges, coral and conularia, shown as the odd shape solid elongated (two) and amoeba-like fossils near the middle of the starfish. These are extremely rare and display some of the other life-forms and environment in which these brittle stars thrived. 100% GENUINE WITH NO FABRICATION. A visually impacting specimen of a mass extinction of co-existing marine life from nearly a half a billion years ago! This is one of the most commonly faked starfish fossils from Morocco but the fakes will have a painted appearance, look too "perfect" and lack the finely detailed interior anatomy of the brittle stars as seen in this specimen above. The close-up images above show rare 3D inflated detail of the underside and top side of these genuine prehistoric brittle star fossils. The coloration of the slab is natural and adds proof of its originality, as well as adding an incredibly aesthetic quality to this piece. A rare and visually intriguing AUTHENTIC AND ORIGINAL example of some of the earliest complex marine creatures on our planet. 27.75" x 23" overall, starfish range in diameter from 4.25" to 1.25" All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
- Provenance: Ex-private East Coast, USA collection.
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