Description

Uncleaned, as-found front leg bones with the paw, from a canine-type animal. Species is not confirmed. My best guess is a canine-type animal such as a coyote or medium-size dog; a fox or bobcat is also possible, so it is listed as canine-type, species not identified. These are natural bones that have not been cleaned, whitened or treated in any way, so the dirt you see in the photos is real and stays with the item.

The lot includes an upper arm bone (humerus) with a rounded head, two joined forearm bones (radius and ulna), and a foot or paw with 4 toe bones. Dried soil, grass fibers and dried tissue or residue are still on the bones, with clean white bone showing along the shafts. Some joint ends are rough and mud-covered. The bones are shown from several angles, with close-ups of the paw and toe bones, the joint ends and the dried dirt and tissue.

Condition notes:

• Uncleaned: dried soil, grass fibers and dried tissue or residue remain on the bones
• The bones are dry, but uncleaned; they may have a faint earthy odor.
• Natural staining, wear and rough edges at the joint ends from age and exposure
• Not cleaned, bleached, sealed or restored

What you get (the lot pictured):

• 1 upper arm bone (humerus)
• 2 joined forearm bones (radius and ulna)
• 1 paw with 4 toe bones

Features:

• Longest part, including the foot, measures 13 x 2 x 1.5 inches
• Total weight 9.8 oz (whole lot); bagged about 12 x 7 x 4 inches
• Species not confirmed (best guess canine-type: coyote or medium dog; fox or bobcat possible)
• One of a kind: you get the lot pictured

Sold as is for buyers who want to clean them themselves for art, craft or study. Wearing gloves, then cleaning and sanitizing before handling, is advisable. Good for art and craft projects, oddity and curiosity collections, skeleton study, or display after cleaning. Decorative use only.

Aged item: As is, no returns. Local pickup in Sumas, WA. Also available at www.technotink.net/treasure.

Shipping note: about 1 lb 8 oz packed in a 15 x 9 x 5 in box. Live carrier rates only; no flat rate.