A Large Copal Specimen with Insects,

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A Large Copal Specimen with Insects,
Madagascar, Holocene (11,000 years ago to present day) -- 34cm. (13 3/8in.) long custom-made perspex display stand

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Lot Essay

Copal is a much younger form of tree resin compared to amber which has truly been fossilized. This specimen contains literally hundreds of ancient insects clearly visible to the naked eye. Spiders, flies and midges are amongst the species present.

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