Sunday, December 19, 2010

19. Ancient effigies on petrified clam

A small petrified clam
This small petrified clam was found in the Mojave desert, on the same paleo site than the other pieces. The first interesting thing about this small petrified clam is the fact that it contains a petrified pearl in it:
A petrified pearl inside.
If this is not enough, the second interesting thing is the effigies that appear on it:
The effigies. Click on picture to magnify.

Size: ~2.5 cm
Material: Mineralized clam (agatized)
Restored: No (found "As Is")
Provenance: Mojave Desert (California part), USA
Estimated period: Upper Paleolithic (carving)

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