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Originally Posted by VANDOO
THE LARGE FOSSIL BACULUM BONE PICTURED ABOVE IS FROM AN EXTINCT WHALE AND IS THE LARGEST KNOWN OVER 5 FEET LONG AND MOST EXPENSIVE KNOWN  |
Well they could be mistaken, but the story about this particular oosik, purchased by Ripley's Believe it or Not is that it actually comes from a species of extinct walrus.
http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-L...ne-67377.shtml
I just knew you had to have one of these Barry.
Nice example too. It would have been cool if mine were also carved, but i love the look of it anyway.
Yes Gene, these were used as functional clubs and are very solid and heavy. You wouldn't want to get hit with one, nor i suspect, be a female walrus.
Tim, i'll keep you in mind if i ever decide to part with my Wally Willy.
