{"product_id":"wild-turkey-sternum","title":"Wild Turkey Sternum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🦃 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA large specimen for your curiosity cabinet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis genuine wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) sternum stands out for its large size, sculptural shape and prominent central keel. Its curves, projections and thin bony walls make it an eye-catching display piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for a curiosity cabinet, display case or natural history collection, it offers a striking visual presence alongside smaller individual bones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🦴 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sternum and its keel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated on the underside of the chest, the sternum forms a broad part of the bird’s thoracic skeleton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large central ridge is called the keel, or sternal carina. It increases the surface available for attachment of the powerful muscles that move the wings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔎 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollecting and observation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts three-dimensional shape reveals the contours and delicate structure of the avian skeleton from several angles. An interesting specimen for osteology enthusiasts, bone collectors and lovers of natural curiosities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎨 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecoration and creative projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplayed alone or incorporated into an arrangement, this sternum can become the centrepiece of a decorative or artistic project. Choose a support that distributes its weight without putting pressure on the thin sections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📦 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold individually\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach quantity added to your cart corresponds to one sternum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧼 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDust gently with a soft, dry brush. Despite its large size, this piece has fragile walls and projections. Handle it by its thickest sections and store in a dry place, protected from impacts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotos for reference only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive a sternum similar to the one shown. Size, colour and edge condition may vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIrregular openings, thinned areas, chips or missing sections may be present, as shown in the photos. This specimen is not guaranteed to be intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coin is shown for scale only and is not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medieval Fur Quebec, Canada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68581224906912,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/7508\/6240\/files\/Sternumdedindon_1.jpg?v=1794686047","url":"https:\/\/medievalfur.ca\/products\/wild-turkey-sternum","provider":"Medieval Fur","version":"1.0","type":"link"}