An intact, fossilized specimen of the world’s largest egg—of any known species ever on Earth—entered the National Geographic ...

“This is a folk art over 2,000 years old ... said she has known Novosel for years and purchased a decorated large ostrich egg from her. “The artistry of what she does is Old World.

Ostrich eggs were not only used as food in prehistoric times, but also as funerary vessels, luxury items and water carriers Eight ostrich eggs believed to more than 4,000 years old have been found ...