Genuine Goniatite & Orthoceras Fossil Statue – Polished Silurian Fossils in Moroccan Marble, Authentic Prehistoric Collectors Specimen

Description

Authentic Goniatite & Orthoceras Fossil Statue

Name: Goniatite & Orthoceras Fossil Statue

Age: Silurian Period (approx. 443 – 419 million years old)

Location: Morocco

Scale Reference: 1cm cube shown in photographs (see photos for accurate sizing)

 

Geological & Scientific Information

This striking fossil statue is carved from the famous black marble of Morocco, containing beautifully preserved Goniatite ammonoids and Orthoceras cephalopods. Both species lived during the Silurian Period, over 400 million years ago, when the world’s seas were rich with diverse marine life.

• Orthoceras: An extinct genus of straight-shelled cephalopods related to the modern squid and octopus. These ancient marine animals had long, conical shells and used jet propulsion to move through prehistoric seas. Orthoceras fossils are typically elongated and show chambered segments, which are remnants of their buoyancy-regulating structures.
• Goniatites: Extinct ammonoid mollusks with coiled shells, ancestors to the later ammonites. Their distinctive shell patterns and suture lines make them highly collectible. Goniatites thrived in marine environments and are among the earliest shelled cephalopods.

These fossils are preserved within Moroccan marble, carefully polished to highlight the intricate details of the shells. Morocco is world-renowned for its fossil-rich deposits, particularly in the Sahara Desert region, where countless Silurian and Devonian marine fossils are unearthed.

 

Historical & Scientific Significance

Fossils such as these provide crucial insights into early marine ecosystems and the evolutionary history of cephalopods. Both Orthoceras and Goniatites played important roles in the food chains of ancient seas, serving as active predators and prey for larger marine animals. Their preservation in stone allows modern collectors and scientists alike to study the biodiversity of Earth’s ancient oceans.

 

Collectors & Decorative Value

This Goniatite & Orthoceras Fossil Statue is more than a scientific specimen—it is also a striking decorative piece. Fossils polished and carved into statues highlight the natural beauty of prehistoric life, making them perfect for:

• Fossil and mineral collectors
• Educational displays
• Home or office décor
• Unique gifts for fossil enthusiasts

 

Specimen Details

• ACTUAL AS SEEN: The photographs show the exact unique specimen you will receive.
• Each piece has been carefully hand-selected and polished.
• Colours may vary slightly depending on lighting and display.
• Measurements are approximate due to the natural irregularity of fossil-containing marble.
• Once sold, the listing will be updated with a new unique fossil statue and photographs.

All of our fossils are 100% Genuine and include a Certificate of Authenticity.