Dinosaur Claw. Struthiomimus sp.. Late Cretaceous. Lance Formation. Wyoming, USA. ...

Description

Dinosaur Claw
Struthiomimus sp.
Late Cretaceous
Lance Formation
Wyoming, USA

This relatively complete Dinosaur claw measuring 3.4 inches (8.6 cm) belonged to an "ostrich-like" bipedal with long legs and a toothless beak known as Struthiomimus. This sizable claw features an ominous triangular shape with matching grooves on both sides as well as a pronounced connector joint at the widest end. The claw boasts a slightly mottled taupe coloration and is in good condition with only relatively minimal expert restoration. Claws are much rarer than teeth, certainly from a Dinosaur without any, and this shapely example is really visually impressive, even beyond its size. From the renowned Lance Formation deposits in Wyoming, the fossil dates to the Late Cretaceous.
Measurements: 3.38 x 1.34 x 1.18 inches (8.59 x 3.41 x 3.00 cm)

More Information: The accompanying image is an artistic interpretation, based on knowledge from the fossil record and ancillary factors, of the potential appearance of the above extinct animal. Please note the rendering does not accompany the Lot.


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