Fossilized Hyracodon Humerus Bone (Running Rhino)
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Description
North America, Western United States, South Dakota, Pennington County, White River / Upper Brule Formation, Oligocene, ca. 33 to 30 million years ago. The fossilized right humerus bone from a prehistoric mammal known as Hyracodon nebraskensis, one of the earliest relatives to modern rhinoceros! Hyracodon was a small pony-like ungulate with long, slender limbs for speed, but 3-toes, browsing the open forests and grasslands of North America. Although visually similar to primitive horses, Hyracodon are often referred to as hornless "running rhinos" to indicate their relation to later genera. Size: 12" L x 4.75" W (30.5 cm x 12.1 cm); 10.25" H (26 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection
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#182397
Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection
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.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#182397
Condition
Professionally prepared and repaired. Expected infill to fissures and gaps, approximately 95% or more original material. Break line encircling center. Old inventory label on the surface. Great condition!
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Fossilized Hyracodon Humerus Bone (Running Rhino)
Estimate $1,800 - $2,500
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Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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