Fossil - Tooth fragment of a Saharan eel (Onchopristis numidus)

Fossil - Fragment of a tooth of a Saharan sea urchin (Onchopristis numidus), single specimen.

Cretaceous, Alba and Maastrichtian stage ca. 100.5 - 66 million years ago, Taouz, Kem Kem area, Morocco. Teeth size ca. between 20mm and 30mm. Sold individually. The products in the picture are sample pieces.

Enchantingly beautiful fragments of teeth from the sawfish (Onchopristis numidus). An extinct, sclerorhynchoid ancestor of the cartilaginous fish (Chondrichthyes) belonging to the order Pristiformes that lived in the Cretaceous period in North America, North Africa, Brazil and New Zealand. This prehistoric sawfish species was estimated to be about 8.5-10 meters long and weighed well over 1.5 tons. Like modern sawfish, Onchopristis had a mouth and gill openings under its massive head. There were large spiracles behind the eyes. Like sawfish, the beak was long, hard and over 2.5 meters long. Sharp "teeth" (denticles) equipped with barbs were located on both sides of it.

O. numidus had a single barb in its "teeth", while O. dunklei and Od praecursor had 2-5 barbs per tooth. Sawfishes fed on fish and invertebrates. They used their flat beaks to stun and impale shoals of fish. Sawfishes could make several horizontal strokes in one second, and they could cut prey in two in an instant. Like modern sawfishes, Onchopristis also used their beaks for sensing. The saw-like snout contains thousands of receptors that allow the animal to sense the electric fields of nearby prey.

Symbol meaning

Ritual use

Individually or in groups on an altar, in grids. Can also be worn around the neck like an amulet.

It is recommended to purchase the amount that best suits your desired purpose. Below are the meanings of the numbers 1-10 according to Pythagorean number symbolism:

1. (Monad) the beginning of all that exists. Symbolizes unity, inspiration and beginnings.
   
2. (Dyad) symbolizes opposites, dualism, the world of matter and choices.
3. (Triad) is a uniting element of opposites and a number of spiritual development and growth. Represents growth and trinity.
4. (Tetradi) An organized form of the physical world. Symbolizes stability, order, and structure.
5. (The Pentad) describes the process of human perfection. It also describes change and instability.
6. (Hexad) the number of wisdom and intelligence. Symbolizes problem solving, adapting actions to meet goals, and communication.
7. (Heptad) the number of development combining the number 3 of growth and the number 4 of concrete manifestation. The number of reflection, evaluation and spirituality / spirituality.
8. (Ogdoad) the number of action, movement and achievement. Symbolizes action on a secure basis.
   
9. (Ennead) is a number of inner growth and creativity. It symbolizes powerful and unrestricted expression, as well as the approach of completion.
10. (Decade) symbolizes completion, the end of a cycle and renewal. Limitless, eternal continuation.

Note! Fossils are natural products, so each one is unique. As a result, colors, shapes, and clarity may vary. Condition ranges from fair to good and includes typical fossil wear, cracks, and small chips. Trust that the pieces selected for you by intuition will resonate best with your personal purpose.