JillMN Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 I am aware that Selenopeltis buchii Trilobites from Morocco are very often fake. Anyone have insight to this piece? The plants around it are also a mystery to me. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyw Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 I’m not an expert but I’m thinking they are fakes but I’m sure the experts will be on soon to either confirm or deny its validity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 I’m thinking this is more art than fossil. Lack of glabellar furrows, nodes look wrong, and appears to have 2-3 more segments than an authentic example of the species. Cephalon is also incorrect. 1 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 The entire piece looks like a decorative artwork. I see nothing on this plate that seems real except maybe the stone it is presented on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connorp Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 I think the “plants” are a poor artistic rendition of what crinoids look like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevonianDigger Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Cool looking piece of artwork, but no fossils here. Jay A. Wollin Lead Fossil Educator - Penn Dixie Fossil Park and Nature Reserve Hamburg, New York, USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Nice sculpture, but that’s about it. Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rew Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 That one is 100% fake, without even an attempt at looking like real shell. I've seen much better fake Selenopeltis trilobites on our favorite auction site. That one isn't even trying. I have no idea what those leaf like things are supposed to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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