{"product_id":"smilodon-cranial-cast-with-display-stand-prehistoric-predator-museum-reproduction-12h-copy","title":"Smilodon Cranial Cast with Display Stand | Prehistoric Predator Museum Reproduction 12H Tar Pit","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwelve thousand years ago, \u003cstrong\u003eSmilodon californicus\u003c\/strong\u003e stalked the grasslands of what is now California, an apex predator whose elongated upper canines -- up to 11 inches long -- made it one of the most formidable hunters in mammalian history. The original of this cast resides in the collections of the \u003cstrong\u003eNatural History Museum of Los Angeles County\u003c\/strong\u003e, recovered from the iconic La Brea Tar Pits where thousands of Smilodon specimens have been excavated. This \u003cstrong\u003eSmilodon cranial cast\u003c\/strong\u003e brings that legacy into your collection in a rich, dramatic tar pit finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh from the Tar Pit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tar pit finish -- a deep, layered dark brown -- is the defining character of this piece. It evokes exactly what it references: a skull lifted from the asphalt seeps of Rancho La Brea, still carrying the mineral signature of 12,000 years of preservation. As a prehistoric predator museum reproduction, the 5096TAR is the more dramatic of the two Smilodon colorways, suited to collections and display environments where visual impact matters. The skull is posed in an attack position, jaws parted, and mounted on an oak display stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Smilodon Cranial Cast | Detail and Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compound stone saber tooth display is hand-cast and hand-painted in the USA. The massive zygomatic arches, the deep temporal fossae, and the extraordinary canine sheaths that protect those signature sabers are all faithfully rendered. Sculpted from authenticated museum specimen molds, every suture line and surface contour reflects the standards of a professional natural history collection. Dimensions: 12 in H x 8 in W x 13 in L with stand. Weighs approximately 12 lbs. Oak display stand included. Name plate not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca rel=\"\" target=\"\"\u003ePrehistoric Collection\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca rel=\"\" target=\"\"\u003eNatural History Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5096TAR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e12 in H x 8 in W x 13 in L (with stand)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 12 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compound stone, hand-cast in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tar pit (deep dark brown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attack position on the oak wood display stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Name plate not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about Smilodon and the La Brea Tar Pits, visit the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/tarpits.org\/stories\/suiting-smilodon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eA Real Smilodon Recreated at La Brea Tar Pits \u0026amp; Museum\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skullduggery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43230014668913,"sku":"5096TAR","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/products\/5096TAR-saber-tooth-tiger-1000.jpg?v=1778020104","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/smilodon-cranial-cast-with-display-stand-prehistoric-predator-museum-reproduction-12h-copy","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}