Description:

North America, Western United States, Wyoming, White River Formation, late Eocene to early Miocene period, ca. 46 to 16 million years ago. A fossilized skull from an oreodont (Merycoidodon), a prehistoric mammal that roamed across North America. This skull is beautifully preserved with white plaster on the interior cavities. Both orbits (ocular cavities) are mostly intact. The upper and lower jaws are slightly parted to reveal the rows of teeth, from which the oreodont name is derived. The molar teeth are an interesting high crown shape - pointy and triangular, and their name translates to "mountain tooth." The front canines are pointy; however, these mammals were herbivores and had traits that often were described as sheep, rhino, or pig like. Oreodonts roamed the prehistoric North America grasslands in herds grinding up the plants with their "mountainous" teeth. Size: 7" L x 4" W x 4.5" H (17.8 cm x 10.2 cm x 11.4 cm)

Provenance: ex-Stein collection, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA, acquired prior to 2010

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  • Condition: Restoration to the skull with infill and repairs to skull and teeth. Stable crack across right jaw and back of skull. Losses to teeth. Areas of infill and white plaster.

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