Endangered Feces: 65 million years old and still going strong


Item Number: 440

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $25

Online Close: May 29, 2011 9:00 PM EDT

Bid History: 6 bids - Item Sold!

Description

A unique gift from the cretaceous period of Geologic time, 65 to 90 million years ago -- 220 carats of coprolite, fossilized fecal matter from aquatic dinosaurs and other reptiles, selected for color, clarity and character! The most common method of feces fossilization is replacement of the original material with pyrite (FeS2). Item is accompanied by a serial-numbered authentication signed by geologist Mike Epsman. Gift comes in a suede leather bag and includes an exclusive Endangered Feces shoppng bag with logo.

Special Instructions

The winning bidder can arrange to pick up the item at the National Zoo after May 29th. Otherwise, the bidder is responsible for the shipping and handling fee, which will be added to the winning bid amount. The estimated shipping and handling for this item is $8.00.

Donated by

James Dietz