Uncoiled Ammonite

Striking form and substantial size distinguish this wonderful heteromorph, an uncoiled ammonite unfurled from its tight spiral.
Named as “Ammon’s Horns,” for the ancient Egyptian god of life and procreation known for his ram horns, ammonites have been treasured by cultures around the world for thousands of years. Ammonites are extinct cephalopod mollusks, equally beautiful and important to the study of geology and paleontology. Ammonites are distinguished by shell ornamentation and suture lines.
The warm earth tones subtly showcase the shell’s ribbing and fern-like sutures. The remarkable heteromorph shape is beautifully enhanced on a custom iron stand.