Crinoid

[bcfossilcollector]

I’m looking for some information regarding this crinoid. It looks typical of the fossil crinoids I’ve seen  from Morocco but I’d really appreciate a more learned perspective. A family member is thinking of acquiring this specimen. Only photo I have unfortunately. Thanks. 

@Tidgy's Dad

Edited July 17, 2021 by bcfossilcollector

[Fossildude19]

This looks fake. I would pass. 

The stem and "arms" look carved. 

[FossilDAWG]

Run away!  Carved, as Fossildude said.  

 

Don

 

[Ludwigia]

As you can see, I agree with my predecessors.

[Malcolmt]

Yikes that one could have a spot in the "Fake Hall of Shame"

[bcfossilcollector]

@Malcolmt , @Fossildude19, @FossilDAWG, @Ludwigia  A very big thank you! I really appreciate it!

[bcfossilcollector]

I’m going to tell them to definitely pass on this one. 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Indeed.

That looks absolutely awful. 

[bcfossilcollector]

18 minutes ago, Tidgy's Dad said:

Indeed.

That looks absolutely awful. 

Thanks Tidgy’s Dad!  I really didn’t like what I was looking at in the photo either but I needed some expert analysis to better advise the person considering this specimen. Really appreciate your help!