{"product_id":"sperm-whale-vertebrae-replica","title":"Sperm Whale Vertebrae Replica, Hand Cast Plaster Fossil Sculpture, Two Sizes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTwo to Five Million Years Old: A Whale's Backbone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cstrong\u003esperm whale vertebrae\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Hand cast plaster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Fossil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall dimensions: 6 in H x 6 in W x 7.5 in D, 2.5 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge dimensions: 7.75 in H x 9.5 in W x 7.5 in D, 3 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage dimensions: Small 10 in x 10 in x 8 in, Large 12 in x 12 in x 10 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction: Made to order in USA, ready to ship in 2 to 3 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Hand cast, so appearance may vary from piece to piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct number: HP43480-73 (Small), HP43490-73 (Large)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Sperm Whale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales. Adult males reach about 52 ft and weigh up to 45 tons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt hunts squid, sharks, and fish in the deep ocean. Dives routinely reach about 2,000 ft and can last 45 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVertebrae 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It Sits Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/museumize.com\/collections\/fossil-casts-skeletal-reproductions\"\u003eFossil Casts and Skeletal Reproductions collection\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/museumize.com\/collections\/animal-art\"\u003eAnimal Art collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow big do sperm whales grow, and how deep do they dive? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fisheries.noaa.gov\/species\/sperm-whale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSperm Whale species profile from NOAA Fisheries\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"House Parts","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":68557281230961,"sku":"HP43480-73","price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":68557281263729,"sku":"HP43490-73","price":77.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/HP43480-HP43490-73-sperm-whale-1080sqr.jpg?v=1794260463","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/sperm-whale-vertebrae-replica","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}