Seymchan Meteorite Skull Pallasite, PMG Magadanskaya Oblast, Russia...
Seymchan Meteorite Skull Pallasite, PMG Magadanskaya Oblast, Russia - (62° 54'N, 152° 26'E) Found: June 1967 Artist: Lee Downey A human skull crafted out of Seymchan Meteorite is an impressive feat. This remarkable "paperweight-sized" art piece has been skillfully hand-carved with amazing detail by famed artist Lee Downey. Downey is known for his exceptional use of rare material to make some of the most incredible Natural History items, such as the piece seen here. The skull is haunting and beautiful all at the same time as the Seymchan Meteorite is the star. Seymchan is coveted by collectors due to the dual characteristics present as the green Olivine crystals and impactful Widmanstätten pattern are both fully on display. The life-like skull is captivating and will surely draw attention. Overall Measurements: 2.09 x 1.65 x 1.39 inches (5.32 x 4.20 x 3.52 cm), weighs 311 grams [360 degree video] [Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]
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Seymchan Meteorite Skull Pallasite, PMG Magadanskaya Oblast, Russia - (62° 54'N, 152° 26'E) Found: June 1967 Artist: Lee Downey A human skull crafted out of Seymchan Meteorite is an impressive feat. This remarkable "paperweight-sized" art piece has been skillfully hand-carved with amazing detail by famed artist Lee Downey. Downey is known for his exceptional use of rare material to make some of the most incredible Natural History items, such as the piece seen here. The skull is haunting and beautiful all at the same time as the Seymchan Meteorite is the star. Seymchan is coveted by collectors due to the dual characteristics present as the green Olivine crystals and impactful Widmanstätten pattern are both fully on display. The life-like skull is captivating and will surely draw attention. Overall Measurements: 2.09 x 1.65 x 1.39 inches (5.32 x 4.20 x 3.52 cm), weighs 311 grams [360 degree video] [Scale: 1 inch, with mark at 1 cm]
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