Prickly Pear Skeletons, Three Large and Unique Pieces To Choose From - US Shipping Included

Collected from my Texas ranch, these prickly pear skeletons are very unusual due to their size and level of preservation. They are the internal honeycomb-like structures that supported these cacti when they were alive and, under the right conditions, are what remain after the green flesh of the plants has decayed away.

Two sides of each piece can be seen in the listing photographs and they are identifiable by their assigned letters. The dimensions shown below document the maximum height, width and depth that can be measured. The weight for each is also listed.

Piece A: 25x5x3 Inches, 8 Ounces.
Piece B: 29x9-1/2x3 Inches, 13.5 Ounces.
Piece C: 26x7x5 Inches, 1 Pound, 2 Ounces.

As a prickly pear grows larger, it adds layer upon layer of fibrous material to the skeleton in a manner very similar to the way trees form their growth rings. The plants providing the pieces in this listing were very large and very old.

After being washed and scrubbed to remove loose debris, the skeletons were soaked in a natural and safe solution to eliminate any living mold or mildew.

Shipping to any address within the contiguous United States via USPS or Federal Express is included in the listing prices. Please contact us if shipping to Alaska, Hawaii or to any of the US island territories prior to ordering as additional transportation fees will apply.