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What is a sawfish rostrum?

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What is a sawfish rostrum?
A rostrum is the part of a sawfish that gives the sawfish its name. It is long and flat with teeth-like scales that vary in size depending on each sawfish. Sawfish rostrums are a popular display piece due to their unique and distinctive shape. Shop a selection of sawfish rostrums on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Pair of Sawfish Rostrums / Bills
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of sawfish rostrums / bills mounted on aluminum and lucite custom bases in the style of
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Antique Early 1900s Hollywood Regency Taxidermy

Materials

Bone

Antique Sawfish Rostrum on Stand
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare and striking sawfish rostrum presented on a custom stand. This natural object, with its
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Antique Late 19th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Bone

Resin and Steel Sawfish Shaped Sculpture
By Viktor Mtz 1
Located in Mexico City, MX
An unusual dark resin sculpture in the shape of a sawfish rostrum by Mexican artist Viktor Martínez
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

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Steel

Large Sawfish Bill Rostrum Trophy Mounted on Chrome, Lucite, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Large Sawfish Bill Rostrum Trophy Mounted on Chrome, Lucite, 1970s Offered for sale is a vey
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Vintage 1970s American Mounted Objects

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Chrome

Signed Anthony Redmile Sawfish Decorative Objects Mounted on Brass Bases, 1970s
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in Atlanta, GA
, features signed sawfish rostrums, showcasing the unique and striking aspect of natural history art. Mounted
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

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Brass

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