MASS MORTALITY FOSSIL TABLETOP. ...

Description

MASS MORTALITY FOSSIL TABLETOP
Devonian
Sahara Desert, nr Talmud, Morocco
This striking slab has been fashioned from two of the different types of fine fossil marble found in the abundant deposits of the Sahara Desert, dating from 359 to 416 million years ago. At its centre, framed by a narrow brass inset, the ghostly remains of the cone-shaped orthoceras loom strikingly in shades of grey and white from the dark ground. In fine aesthetic contrast, this is bordered by sections of pale tan rock in which the remains of further orthoceras cones can be seen, as well as various ammonites. Many of the ammonites display the attractive deep red-brown coloration that is characteristic of fossils from this area. This superb tabletop measures 39¾ x 24 x 5/8 inches.

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