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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

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

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

Materials

Brass

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