Description
Campo del Cielo Meteorite
Formed 13.8 billion years ago
Fell to earth circa 4,000-5,000 BCE
Formed at the dawn of the universe, this extraordinary Campo del Cielo meteorite is a relic of cosmic history, originating approximately 13.8 billion years ago at the time of the Big Bang. Falling to Earth nearly 4,000–5,000 BCE in what is now northern Argentina, this specimen, weighing an impressive 275 pounds and standing approximately 25 inches high, is an “out of this world” rarity.
Its commanding sculptural presence is defined by dramatic regmaglypts, the distinctive thumbprint-like impressions formed as the meteorite tore through Earth’s atmosphere. The surface reveals a powerful interplay of textures, with smooth, time-worn contours contrasting against deeply pitted areas. Subtle gunmetal hues and silvery highlights enhance its raw metallic beauty, giving the object an appearance strikingly reminiscent of modern abstract sculpture.
Recovered from Argentina’s famed Campo del Cielo, or “Field of Heaven,” this strewn field is among the most important meteorite sites in the world. First documented by Spanish explorers in 1576 while investigating the source of indigenous iron weapons, the site has captivated scientists and collectors for centuries. Due to their immense size and rarity, most Campo del Cielo meteorites are preserved in institutions such as the Smithsonian and London’s Natural History Museum, making privately held examples of this scale exceptionally rare.
Meteorite: 25″ high x 17 1/4″ wide x 6″ deep
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