This product is a beautifully polished Madagascan Ammonite fossil, specifically a Cleoniceras species measuring 85mm and weighing 200g. The fossil features an iridescent finish, adding to its allure for collectors of unique and rare specimens. The fossil comes with a stand (possibly not the one pictured due to stock) for display, making it a perfect addition to any collection of fossils, rocks, or minerals.

Its origins from Madagascar add to its uniqueness and rarity, making it a sought-after item for enthusiasts of this type of Ammonite. Ammonite symbolism varies across cultures, but generally signifies protection, life cycles, prosperity, and transformation due to their spiral shape and fossilised nature.

They were seen as sacred "Horns of Ammon" by ancient Greeks and linked to the god Jupiter Ammon. In medieval Europe, they were "snakestones" believed to have healing or prophetic powers.

For Hindus, they are Shaligrams, manifestations of the god Vishnu, while in North America, they are sacred buffalo stones for good fortune.

Cultural and Historical Symbolism:-

Ancient Greece and Rome: Ammonites were considered sacred to Jupiter Ammon and were called "Horns of Ammon".The Romans believed sleeping with a golden ammonite could help predict the future.

Medieval Europe: Seen as petrified snakes ("snakestones"), they were associated with saints, particularly St. Hilda of Whitby, and were thought to have healing and oracular powers.

Hinduism: Black ammonite fossils, known as Shaligrams, are considered sacred manifestations of the god Vishnu, representing completeness and the path to deliverance.

Indigenous North American Cultures: Referred to as "buffalo stones" by some tribes, they were used in ceremonies to bring good fortune, especially in hunting.

Ancient Egypt: Associated with burial rites, ammonites symbolised protection and the cycle of life.

Spiritual and Metaphysical Meanings:-

Cycles and Evolution: Their distinct spiral shape symbolises the cycles of life and evolution, and the process of moving from the old to the new. Earth

Energies and Stability: Considered an earth-healing fossil, ammonites bring grounding qualities, stability, and order to life, enhancing spiritual growth.

Protection and Prosperity: They are seen as potent talismans that protect against negative energies, deception, and malicious intent, while also attracting health and prosperity.

Wisdom and Ancient Energy: Holding ancient life force energy, ammonites connect the present to the past, facilitating wisdom, perseverance, and the understanding of ancestral knowledge.

Healing: Believed to help in detoxifying energy blockages and relieving trauma through the circulation of energy.