Ribbed Ammonite

A splendid spiral of swirling earth tones, this beautiful ribbed ammonite was sculpted by Mother Nature herself.
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.
This skillfully prepared, 15-inch ribbed ammonite showcases the shell’s ribbing and fern-like sutures in shades of cream, gold and warm brown, with an aperture echoing the suture lines. Exquisitely displayed on a custom, floating iron stand this witness of the past seas graces any décor with natural beauty.