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 "Diffused" lighting was used for these photos, to reduce glare and better show color and detail.  The tooth's enamel will appear more glossy in person, than it does in the photos.
   

Item - MO-032

Price - $50

 Slant Length - 3.01"
Width - 1.92"
Thickness - 0.60"

Description - This tooth has an unusual, very dark golden tan color It also has secondary side cusps (cusplets) in addition to the primary ones.  The left one is more pronounced.  It appears that the left third or so of the root was broken off and re-attached.   It is also possible that other repair/reconstruction was done to the left side of the root.  If so, an excellent repair job was done, making it difficult to tell, especially from the front.  The blade is exceptional, with only very minor damage/smoothing and a bit of enamel splitting.

Source - Morocco, in North Africa

   
SIZE MATTERS - Neither of the teeth in the photo to the right are included with this listing.  They are shown for demonstration purposes only.  As you may know, most Otodus obliquus teeth on the market are around 1 to 1 1/2 inches.  Occasionally you can find a larger tooth that measures 2 inches, or perhaps a bit larger.  The small tooth in the photo to the right IS one of those larger teeth, measuring 2 1/4 inches.  The tooth on the right measures 3 inches.  As you can see, a little increase in size (just 3/4 inch in this case), can make a big difference in how massive the tooth appears.  Click here for a scientific explanation of why that is.

    
The two teeth (left) were photographed together, to give you an accurate comparison of their size.  The photos above are close-ups and should not be used to compare sizes with the photo on the left.  You can find the size of the listed tooth (pictured above) by scrolling up.