Sabalites sp., Knightia eocaena Eocene Green River Formation, Wyoming Arguably the most aesthetically appealing finds from the Green River Formation are its amazing palm fronds. Considered rare in this geologic formation due to the low probability of preservation of the delicate organic material, these marvelous fossil plants evoke the subtropical climate of North America during the Eocene. In the high desert of what is now known as Wyoming, an ancient lake system, surrounded by lush subtropical vegetation, teemed with fishes, turtles and crocodiles. The present offering is a superlative palm frond specimen displaying the excellent preservation uncommon to most fossil localities. It is unusual to see a palm frond with a mass mortality of fossil fish on the same plate. Displaying over 200 Knightia eocaena specimens, indicating a "mass mortality" caused by sudden temperature inversion, landslide or other cataclysmic event, the natural composition of the mural is magnificent. The stone has been backed with wood, custom framed in walnut and fitted with a metal cleat system for wall display. Presentation measures 101.5 x 77 inches; Palm frond measures 83 x 46 inches
Sabalites sp., Knightia eocaena Eocene Green River Formation, Wyoming Arguably the most aesthetically appealing finds from the Green River Formation are its amazing palm fronds. Considered rare in this geologic formation due to the low probability of preservation of the delicate organic material, these marvelous fossil plants evoke the subtropical climate of North America during the Eocene. In the high desert of what is now known as Wyoming, an ancient lake system, surrounded by lush subtropical vegetation, teemed with fishes, turtles and crocodiles. The present offering is a superlative palm frond specimen displaying the excellent preservation uncommon to most fossil localities. It is unusual to see a palm frond with a mass mortality of fossil fish on the same plate. Displaying over 200 Knightia eocaena specimens, indicating a "mass mortality" caused by sudden temperature inversion, landslide or other cataclysmic event, the natural composition of the mural is magnificent. The stone has been backed with wood, custom framed in walnut and fitted with a metal cleat system for wall display. Presentation measures 101.5 x 77 inches; Palm frond measures 83 x 46 inches
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