New Members outdoorsman555 Posted August 7, 2023 New Members Share Posted August 7, 2023 Largest piece i've come across. Yorktown formation - VA. It was found with what I believe was a bunch of smaller whale skull pieces. I'm at a loss for what this could be. Doesn't look quite look like a skull piece, or mandible, or rib, but i'm not an expert. There is one smooth section on the inside of piece, maybe helpful in identification. I would love others thoughts on what they think it is? Thanks! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 @Boesse Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 IPFOTM -- MAY - 2024 _________________________________________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellseeker Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 1 hour ago, outdoorsman555 said: I'm at a loss for what this could be. Doesn't look quite look like a skull piece, or mandible, or rib I think mandible is a possibility.... Does it have a groove down the side.... Does it have a slot on top 1 The White Queen ".... in her youth she could believe "six impossible things before breakfast" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automech Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Wow! A 2 footer!! Nice find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Members outdoorsman555 Posted August 8, 2023 Author New Members Share Posted August 8, 2023 17 hours ago, Shellseeker said: I think mandible is a possibility.... Does it have a groove down the side.... Does it have a slot on top I do not see a groove or slot like yours does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellseeker Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 4 minutes ago, outdoorsman555 said: I do not see a groove or slot like yours does. Most likely looking at rib, We will see what Bobby says... 1 The White Queen ".... in her youth she could believe "six impossible things before breakfast" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark57 Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Looks like a baleen whale jaw section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boesse Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Looks like a baleen whale premaxilla - part of the snout. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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