Description

This is a sculpted reproduction right foot of the extinct Haast’s eagle, which is the largest and most powerful eagle that ever lived. It weighed up to 35 pounds and had a ten foot wingspan and had huge, robust feet (this repro has been scaled to the exact size of the original fossil material so it is life-sized). The Haast eagle lived in New Zealand and preyed upon moas, which were giant flightless ostrich-like birds. It is believed to have gone extinct about 700 years ago due to the arrival of humans who likely hunted its natural prey to extinction. The foot measures 10 3/4″ (27cm) long and and 5 1/4″ (14cm) across, as measured in a straight line. The longest talon is 3.5″ (9cm) long as measured over the outside curve.

This foot is cast in solid urethane resin and has been painted in life-like detail. If you have a specific color scheme in mind I would be happy to paint it to match as a custom order. This urethane material can be drilled, sanded and machined. I also have unpainted feet available in a separate listing if you prefer to do your own paint job. Please allow up to three days for this item to be cast and painted.