3.8" Hand Carved Bird Perched on Yellow Calcite, Blue Calcite, Serpentine Peru Mollusk The lake’s unusual chemical conditions

The lake’s unusual chemical conditions played a crucial role in creating this exceptional fossil record

Along with similarly adapted mosasaurs like Globidens

White or clear areas – Barite

This heterodonty hints at a diverse diet

the fossil freshwater crab

3.8" Hand Carved Bird Perched on Yellow Calcite, Blue Calcite, Serpentine Peru Mollusk The lake’s unusual chemical conditionsLocation: Peru Weight: 7. 3 Ounces Dimensions: 3. 8 Inches Long, 3. 3 Inches Wide, 1. 8 Inches Thick The item pictured is the one you will receive. The art of carving birds from semi precious stones is a cherished Peruvian tradition, deeply rooted in the ancient craftsmanship of pre Columbian civilizations like the Inca, Moche, and Nazca. These exquisite sculptures are handcrafted from natural Andean stones such as serpentine, lapis lazuli, and