TonyB Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I found this and thought it might be a claw? Found in the Eastern Washington/North Idaho area. It weighs 20 oz and measures 5" x 4" and is about 1.5" at its thickest point. I do have more pictures but I'm having sizing issures. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sseth Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Interesting picture. Can't wait to see more. From this I would guess a section of an ammonite. _____________________________________ Seth www.fossilshack.com www.americanfossil.com www.fishdig.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macrophyseter Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Do you know exactly where in east washington/northern idaho area? It seems that the borders between them are dates in Neogene, mostly Miocene rock, so its probably a mammal. I dont think its a claw, since its too thick compared to Miocene animals at the time. It could be a toe or something. If you're a fossil nut from Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Redondo Beach, or Torrance, feel free to shoot me a PM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyB Posted April 26, 2017 Author Share Posted April 26, 2017 I can't be more specific about the area (I don't know) and there is the possibility that it was brought from another area (found at local auction) Here is a different angle with no flash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AnThOnY- Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I agree with ammonite section, from who knows where. Google search Mortoniceras for an ammonite with similar features to what you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Ammo section? RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macrophyseter Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 So now that you've shown a new angle, it changes everything. Probably actually from a different location, or from some small pocket of older rock in-between. At that angle, it looks absolutely nothing like a toe, tooth, or claw, but a piece of ammonite. I'll now have to agree that its probably a section of an ammonite. Nice find, btw If you're a fossil nut from Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Redondo Beach, or Torrance, feel free to shoot me a PM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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