Sperm Whale Vertebrae Replica, Hand Cast Plaster Fossil Sculpture, Two Sizes

Two to Five Million Years Old: A Whale's Backbone

These sperm whale vertebrae are cast from fossilized specimens believed to be 2 to 5 million years old. Each piece is hand cast in plaster with a Fossil finish. The Small stands 6 in tall, and the Large stands 7.75 in tall. They are plaster replicas, not fossils.

Product Details

• Material: Hand cast plaster
• Finish: Fossil
• Small dimensions: 6 in H x 6 in W x 7.5 in D, 2.5 lb
• Large dimensions: 7.75 in H x 9.5 in W x 7.5 in D, 3 lb
• Package dimensions: Small 10 in x 10 in x 8 in, Large 12 in x 12 in x 10 in
• Production: Made to order in USA, ready to ship in 2 to 3 weeks
• Note: Hand cast, so appearance may vary from piece to piece
• Product number: HP43480-73 (Small), HP43490-73 (Large)

About the Sperm Whale

The sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales. Adult males reach about 52 ft and weigh up to 45 tons.

It hunts squid, sharks, and fish in the deep ocean. Dives routinely reach about 2,000 ft and can last 45 minutes.

Vertebrae are the stacked bones of the backbone. Each one carries the spinal cord and anchors the muscles that drive the tail. These casts bring that structure to a shelf or tabletop.

Where It Sits Best

Each piece works as a sculptural object, a whale vertebrae bookend, a door stop, or a small pedestal. Fossil whale vertebrae pair well, so a Small and a Large make a natural set. Choose a plaster whale vertebrae piece for a study, a shelf of natural history finds, or a coastal room. Browse related pieces in our Fossil Casts and Skeletal Reproductions collection and our Animal Art collection.

For More Reading from the Web

• How big do sperm whales grow, and how deep do they dive? Sperm Whale species profile from NOAA Fisheries