Tarpit Sabertooth Cat Skull Replica. Smilodon fatalis. Pleistocene. La Brea Tar Pits, Los Angeles, California, USA... (Total: 4 Items)

Description

Tarpit Sabertooth Cat Skull Replica
Smilodon fatalis
Pleistocene
La Brea Tar Pits, Los Angeles, California, USA

Created by Bone Clones, well-known in the business for producing exceptional cast replicas of iconic fossil specimens, this "life-like" representation of Smilodon fatalis was modeled from one of the top specimens ever produced from the La Brea Tar Pits. The massive upper skull includes two big removable sabers measuring 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) held in place by brass pins and is accompanied by a matching mandible and armature with "BC 018" engraved on it that rests on a black metal pin base.
Measurements: 13.86 x 8.19 x 6.38 inches (35.20 x 20.80 x 16.20 cm)

Donated by Bone Clones, Inc.

Proceeds to benefit the AAPS



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