Petrified, crystallized, rare bone specimen.
23 December 2023
Description

About 3" long and 1.5" diameter this possibly human bone specimen is petrified with the interior bone marrow portion crystallized completely. It is in excellent condition considering it's over 10,000 years old. It is in fact a one of a kind extraordinarily rare piece. Could hold the secret of humanities origins.

Dimensions

3"long 1.5" diameter

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 16 days
By Amber R
Jan 08, 18:36 UTC
Fair Market Value
$125 - $300 USD
Suggested Asking Price $200 USD
What does this mean?

Hello, I am sorry for my delayed response to your inquiry, Mearto offices were closed during the holidays. I was made aware of your submission today.

Your specimen does appear to be a semi-fossilized mammal bone. If it was found in your region of Geneva, OH; it appears to have been found exposed and without a hardened stone matrix surrounding the structure. The coloration and slight crystallization to the interior of the bone also means that it is a more recent remain. By recent, I do mean within the past 5,000 years and into the current centuries. It is distinctly mammal, but the section and size could be related to a wide range of animals that have lived in the the Lake Erie Basin, including humans and animals of farming and ranching traditions. It is a great example and is an interesting piece that many people in archaeology and paleontology would be interested in viewing. Specimen is 3" L x 1.5" diameter; unknown weight.

I do not believe that this is not a human remain. However, from images alone, it is not possible to determine with above average accuracy. If you believe it is so; there are many legal obligations involved and ultimately the item is not yours to sell or own. However, following the lengthy process; you would, perhaps, be able to donate the item in your name to a cultural institution. It should immediately be reported to regional law enforcement and investigations. They will help determine if the human remains can be categorized as historic and/or are part of archaeology protection laws of your nation/ state and the nation/ state of origin.

Based on your given location, I suggest you reach out to:
Cleveland Museum of Natural History: https://www.cmnh.org/
Case Western Reserve: https://eeps.case.edu/

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