Machairodus Skull Fossil – Saber-toothed Cat of the Pleistocene (38 cm)

This is a spectacular Machairodus saber-toothed cat skull fossil, measuring 38 cm in length, discovered in East Asia. The skull displays the iconic elongated upper canines—formidable weapons of this legendary Ice Age predator.

Mounted on a custom wooden base, the specimen highlights anatomical details with excellent preservation. Natural bone texture and fine crack patterns emphasize its authenticity and prehistoric character, making it a centerpiece for any serious fossil collection.

💡 Notably, a 39 cm Machairodus skull was successfully sold at a Swiss auction for $62,000 USD, underscoring the rarity and value of specimens of this size and quality.

✨ Why is it worth collecting?

• Rare large Machairodus skull (38 cm) with iconic saber canines

• Excellent preservation, with anatomical and dental details intact

• Represents one of the apex predators of the Pleistocene epoch

• Mounted on a museum-quality wooden display base

• Auction benchmark: Comparable specimen (39 cm) sold in Switzerland for $62,000

📍 Origin: East Asia
📅 Age: Late Pleistocene (~2.5 million – 10,000 years ago)
🪨 Features: Complete Machairodus skull fossil with elongated saber canines, mounted on wooden display base