Cow Lumbar Vertebra Bone – Natural Sun Dried Bos Taurus Vertebrae Western Decor

Description

A natural cow lumbar vertebra. It was found naturally in the woods out of state (Oregon or Colorado) during field surveys, and it is naturally sun-dried with very little cleaning done. This is a cow (Bos taurus) vertebra; the lumbar (lower back) position is a best ID from its shape. The long, flat, blade-like transverse processes (wings) sticking straight out to the sides are typical of the lumbar vertebrae of cattle.

This is a weathered, aged specimen. The bone is grey and sun-bleached, with a rough, weathered surface and tan staining on the end face of the body. It has a solid vertebral body with the spinal canal above it, long flat transverse processes (wings) reaching out to both sides, articular processes, and a short spinous process whose tip is broken off. Both wing tips are chipped or broken, and the end face of the body shows exposed spongy bone. It has had very little cleaning, so it suits someone who wants to clean, degrease or whiten it themselves. The photos show the vertebra from the front, the back, from above, and from the side at two angles.

Features:

• Natural cow (Bos taurus) lumbar vertebra; cow confirmed, lumbar position a best ID from shape
• Long, flat transverse processes (wings) reaching out to both sides, about 11 inches tip to tip
• Solid vertebral body with the spinal canal above it
• Articular processes (the joint surfaces that linked it to the next vertebrae) present
• Short spinous process (the upright spine) with its tip broken off, showing the spongy bone inside
• Wing tips chipped or broken; exposed spongy bone on the end face of the body
• Weathered grey bone with a rough, sun-bleached surface and tan staining on the body end face
• Natural, naturally sun-dried, very little cleaning: ideal if you want to clean or whiten it yourself
• Approx. 11 x 5 x 4 inches as it sits, 10.4 oz
• One of a kind: you get the vertebra pictured

Sold as is. Wearing gloves, then cleaning and sanitizing before handling, is advisable. Great for rustic or western decor, ranch, farmhouse or cabin decor, oddity and curiosity collections, natural-history and anatomy study, bone and skeleton displays, art and craft projects, or Halloween and gothic decor. Decorative and educational use only.

Legal note: this is a natural, aged domestic-animal bone sold as a natural-history, decor and curiosity item. Rules on animal parts vary by place, so please check your local rules before you buy; I can’t ship where it isn’t allowed.

Aged item: As is, no returns. Local pickup in Sumas, WA.

Shipping note: padded and boxed, 12 x 8 x 4 inches, 11.4 oz packed (0 lb 12 oz). Live carrier rates only; no flat rate.