Wild Turkey Fibula

🦃 Genuine wild turkey fibula

The wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) fibula is a slender, elongated bone. It has a widened end and a shaft that gradually tapers to a delicate point.

🦴 A bone from the leg

Located on the outer side of the lower leg, the fibula lies alongside the tibiotarsus, the main bone in this section of the limb.

In modern birds, the fibula is reduced and shorter than the tibiotarsus. Its tapered shape is a natural anatomical feature.

🔎 Collecting and observation

This bone offers a closer look at bird skeletal anatomy and can be compared with the fibula of other animals. It makes an interesting addition to a natural history collection or curiosity cabinet and can serve as a reference for anatomical drawing.

🎨 Crafts and creative projects

Its slender shape can be incorporated into jewelry, decorations, artwork or costume accessories for LARP and cosplay.

The shaft and tip are fragile. Avoid bending them, drilling through the thinnest sections or applying pressure when assembling your project.

🧼 Care instructions

Dust gently with a soft, dry brush. Handle the bone by its thickest section and store it in a dry place, protected from impacts.

📸 Photos for reference only

You will receive a fibula similar to those shown. Length, curvature, colour and tip condition may vary between pieces. Small marks or irregularities may be present.

The coin is shown for scale only and is not included.