Agate egg
Agate egg in a black lacquered wood base.
These eggs are handmade from the local people in Madagascar.
Beautiful reddish Agate piece for your desk or shelf.
Agate egg in a black lacquered wood base.
These eggs are handmade from the local people in Madagascar.
Beautiful reddish Agate piece for your desk or shelf.
Polished Orthoceras slab fossil with over 400 million years.
As these forms of prehistoric squid were covered in ocean sediments prior to fossilization, the majority of the creatures will be facing in the same relative position, having been lined up by currents on the sea floor prior to being buried. The fossils are exposed and given a high polish to better view the creatures from their surrounding matrix.
The slab features very high relief as well as dramatic texture and detail they had tentacles and ink sacs, much like present-day squid. Except for belemnites, cephalopods had external shells with hollow internal chambers separated by walls called septa. Devonian period, circa 410 million years, Anti-Atlas Mountains - Southern Morocco - mounted in a black granite base.
Natural, unbroken slab filled with wonderful naturally occurring orthoceras fossils that was once part of the prehistoric ocean floor over 400 million years ago, in a rose marble base.
As these forms of prehistoric squid were covered in ocean sediments prior to fossilization, the majority of the creatures will be facing in the same relative position, having been lined up by currents on the sea floor prior to being buried.
The fossils are exposed in their natural surrounding matrix. The slab features normal relief as well as dramatic natural texture and detail they had tentacles and ink sacs, much like present-day squid.
Except for belemnites, cephalopods had external shells with hollow internal chambers separated by walls called septa. Devonian period, ca. 410 million years, Anti-Atlas Mountains - Southern Morocco.
This is a beautiful, polished blue calcite giant obelisk from Madagascar.
It has been polished to a glossy finish to highlight the attractive blue color of the mineral. This blue calcite was mined from the Norcross-Madagascar blue calcite fields. This type of calcite likely occurred as a massive conglomerate, formed from mineral rich water solidifying following accumulation as flowstone and/or through precipitative processes.
One of a Kind piece!
A high quality handmade glass dome with four Phoebis philea - the Orange-barred sulphur, is a species of butterfly found in the Americas, these ones are from Peru. The species eats nectar from red-colored plants and the larvae feeds on Cassia species. Mounted in a Red Moor wood piece, previously treated and harmless, for the security and prevention of any bacterial problem, it is also presented two Hebomoja glaucippe from Thailand - this particular species presents glacontryphan-M in the wings, a peptide toxin belonging to the family contryphan that is an active constituent of the poisonous venom produced by cone snail (genus Conus). In the Hebomoia glaucippe this toxin works as a defense against predators.
Kyanite, an aluminosilicate mineral, typically graces us with its mesmerizing blue hues. This mineral is often derived from the Greek words 'kyanos' or 'kuanos,' both meaning 'dark blue,' which aptly describes its captivating coloration.
Kyanite finds its origins in aluminum-rich metamorphic pegmatites and sedimentary rock formations. Beyond its inherent beauty, this mineral serves as a valuable resource, playing a pivotal role in the creation of ceramics and abrasives. Geologists treasure Kyanite as an essential index mineral, using it to delineate metamorphic zones and unravel the Earth's geological history.
In addition to its industrial applications, Kyanite reveals its softer, more enchanting side in the world of jewelry. Exceptional specimens yield exquisite gemstones that adorn the finest jewelry pieces, adding a touch of natural elegance to the wearer's style.
This particular specimen boasts oversized and flawless Kyanite crystals set within a matrix of quartz. It hails from the enchanting region of S. José da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil, known for producing some of the world's most remarkable mineral treasures. Whether admired for its geological significance, its potential as a gemstone, or simply its sheer beauty, this large Kyanite crystal cluster mounted in a handmade brass base, is a testament to the wonders of our natural world.
A beautiful glass vitrine with a male and female of Mecynorhina torquata, is among the largest flower beetles in the world, only surpassed by the goliath beetles.It reaches about 55–85 millimetres (2.2–3.3 in) of length in the males, while the females are slightly smaller, reaching about 50–60 millimetres (2.0–2.4 in) of length.
Also a male and female of Mecynorhina ugandensis that differs from the torquata in the colour more brown and slightly bigger. These beetles are native to tropical Africa, especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cameroon and Uganda. In this case they came from Uganda.
Rainbow Banded Fluorite crystal in its natural form. These remarkable stones showcase a vibrant range of colors, transitioning from yellow to green and gold. The presence of a solid band of chalcopyrite makes this specimen truly special, with captivating natural banding on display. Some pieces may feature attached matrix and natural staining, adding unique character to each one.
Originating from the prestigious Yaogangxian Mine, nestled within the Nanling Mountains of Hunan Province, China, these minerals embody the geological marvels of this renowned location.
Own a piece of natural artistry, as these minerals offer a glimpse into the awe-inspiring beauty of the mineral kingdom. Displayed in a dark brass handmade support, this crystal becomes a unique decor piece.
Scolopendra subspinipes is a species of very large centipede found throughout eastern Asia.
It is also found on virtually all land areas around and within the Indian Ocean, all of tropical and subtropical Asia from Russia to the islands of Malaysia and Indonesia, Australia, South and Central America, possibly parts of the southern United States, but how much of this range is natural and how much due to human introduction is unclear.
It is among the largest centipedes with a maximum length of 20 cm, this particular specimen is more than 20 cm! This centipede is an active, aggressive predator that preys on any animal it can overpower. It has been reported as apparent cause of human death.
This one came from Thailand, mounted in a black wood frame.
This remarkable large quartz crystal cluster hails from the pegmatite walls of the Ambolo mine in the Antsirabe District, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar. Weighing 21 kg, including its elegant black granite base, this museum-quality specimen is both a visual marvel and a powerful healing stone.
Quartz is often referred to as the "Master Healer" due to its ability to amplify energy and thought, as well as the effects of other crystals. It is believed to harmonize and balance the body's energy, cleanse negative energy, and enhance clarity of mind, making it a powerful tool for spiritual growth and emotional healing. This striking cluster, with its intricately arranged crystals, not only captures light and beauty but is also thought to radiate positive energy, encouraging healing, clarity, and vitality.
A truly unique and highly aesthetic piece, it offers both artistic appeal and spiritual benefits.
Sponge species from Madagascar reefs, mounted in a high gloss beige round lacquered wood base.
Sponges are beautiful decor items, due to its different shapes and colours.
Neptun Cap Coral - Halomitra pileus in a brass handmade base, from Solomon island.
These corals are not attached to the rocks or other corals, they live free on the bottom, and usually in the shape of a helmet, but also sometimes with a flattened round shape.
Supplied with CITES certificate.
Syrinx aruanius - Australian Trumpet shell in a dark brass base.
It's a species of extremely large sea snail measuring up to 91 cm long and weighing up to 18 kg. Shells over 50 cm are now impossible to obtain, specially in good condition. It is a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Turbinellidae, and is the only species in the genus Syrinx.
An exceptional and pristine specimen of remarkable size and quality, displaying a rich caramel-golden hue.
Barite, a barium sulfate mineral (BaSO₄), is renowned for its high specific gravity, giving it an unusually heavy feel for a non-metallic mineral. Its striking crystal formations and warm coloration make it highly sought after by collectors worldwide. This outstanding piece originates from the famous Xiefang Mine in Jiangxi, China, and is mounted in a double black lacquered wood base.
Acropora Florida Coral in an acrylic base, from Solomon Islands.
It is found only up to 30 meter deep and like all corals it is a protected species, supplied with CITES.
One of the most beautiful corals, an amazing unique decor piece!
This Zebra Calcite slice showcase outstanding patterns and colors, formed through the metamorphic process that creates the unique calcite layers. The result is highly desirable pieces, superbly sliced to reveal beautiful patterns and translucent layers.
Sourced from Santa Eulalia, Mexico, these slices are elegantly displayed on a handmade dark brown brass base.
A Papilio family frame, displaying:
Papilio maacki - from China
Papilio memnon - from Thailand
Papilio nireus - from Congo
Papilio delalandei - from Madagascar
Papilio lormieri - from Congo
Papilio antenor - from Madagascar
Beautiful set on a white wood frame.
Beautiful specimen of Labradorite.
This mineral belongs to the feldspar group and the high iridescent variety is called Spectrolite.
The name came from the first findings of this elusive specimen that have been found in Labrador, Canada.
This one came from Madagascar where high quality material have been found as well!
Great energetic and healing powers are attributed to Labradorite.
Placed into a decoration it enhances harmony! Every piece is "one of a kind", polished by hand from the nature.
This juvenile skull of Crocodylus siamensis (Schneider, 1801) comes from Thailand, where extensive conservation breeding programs have played a key role in recovering this once critically endangered species. Historically, the Siamese crocodile ranged across Indonesia (including East Kalimantan), Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its populations had been severely reduced and extirpated from many areas, but controlled breeding—especially in Thailand—has allowed the species to rebound, with many individuals now reintroduced into the wild.
All specimens of this species are strictly regulated and each one is issued an individual CITES certificate to ensure legal and responsible trade.
This skull is mounted in a black lacquered wood base, creating a clean and elegant display piece.
Beautiful red calcite that has been polished into the shape of a six sided obelisk. The base of the obelisk is flat, allowing for aesthetic presentation.
This red calcite was mined from the Norcross-Madagascar orange calcite quarry. This type of calcite likely occurred as a massive conglomerate, formed from mineral rich water solidifying following accumulation as flowstone and/or through precipitative processes.
A great decor item.
Gorgonocephalus - Astrospartus mediterraneus, a fantastic deep sea starfish, in a new design vitrine with grey lacquered wood base.
This one is taken from a deep of 90 meters of Capo Vado, Savona Italy. It is necessary a special technique to dry and to keep it in a perfect shape, turning it a highly decorative and curious species. Sometimes they are attached to sponges and deep water corals.
This species habits until deeps of 800-900 meters.
A One of a Kind handmade piece.
Gabbro is a phaneritic (coarse-grained), mafic intrusive igneous rock formed from the slow cooling of magnesium-rich and iron-rich magma into a holocrystalline mass deep beneath the Earth's surface.
Slow-cooling, coarse-grained gabbro is chemically equivalent to rapid-cooling, fine-grained basalt. Much of the Earth's oceanic crust is made of gabbro, formed at mid-ocean ridges. Gabbro is also found as plutons associated with continental volcanism. By rough analogy, gabbro is to basalt as granite is to rhyolite.
These superb patterned and grained specimen came from central Madagascar. The polishing work is made by local people.
Nautiloid Fossil: Cymatoceras sp. – a remarkable specimen hailing from the Cretaceous-era formations of Mahajanga Province, Madagascar, dating back approximately 130 million years. This fossilized treasure is a testament to the enduring beauty of nature's craftsmanship, showcasing the intricate layers of Calcite in stunning detail.
Cymatoceras sp., a member of the Nautilidae family, offers us a glimpse into the ancient oceans of our planet. These creatures, reminiscent of modern squids with their distinctive shells, first emerged during the Late Triassic period and continue to thrive in our oceans today. This polished Nautiloid fossil serves as a captivating window into the distant past, where the mysteries of prehistoric life are etched in stone for us to marvel at and contemplate.
Heterometrus laoticus - Vietnam Forest Scorpion is a scorpion species found in peaty areas of Vietnam and Laos. They can reach lengths of up to 17 cm. They are a communal species, but cannibalism has been known to occur, and if caught, they can be extremely violent even towards their own kind.
Rather than being a lethal toxin, the giant scorpion's venom is paralytic. The venom is distilled into medicines against various kinds of microorganisms. It exhibits good results in disc diffusion assay for Bacillus subtilis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus, among others.
The scorpion is farmed for consumption as a novelty food in Vietnam and Thailand. They are also used to make snake wine (scorpion wine).
This one is from a farm in thailand, mounted in a glass dome.
A beautiful Shell ball made with Cardiidae shells, from Indonesia, mounted in form of flowers.
These balls are part of the Indo-Pacific cultural heritage, and from a long time tribal people use them as adornment pieces. Today they are natural and beautiful decor pieces.
Marine life glass dome composed by: small Gorgonia from de Indo-Pacific, one coral Montipora sp., two Fusinus colus, one Fusinus undatus from Balicasag - Philippines, three Mitra mitra from Punta Engaño - Philippines and one beautiful Xenophora pallidula from deep water of Davao - Philippines.
Also three white sea stars and one sea bisquit all from Caribbean Sea.
One of a Kind handmade piece!
A stunning combination of flawless, well-formed blue Aquamarine crystals elegantly perched on a matrix of shimmering Muscovite and vibrant blue Fluorite.
This exceptional mineral assemblage is highly sought after by collectors for its rarity and aesthetic appeal.
Such remarkable specimens are exclusively sourced from the renowned mines of Nagar, Shigar Valley, Skardu District, Pakistan.
Mounted in a handmade dark brass base.
This stunning Victorian-style table tray features two large valves of Pecten subnodosus, a species of scallop commonly known as the Giant Lion's Paw. Native to the Pacific and Gulf of California coasts of the Baja California Peninsula, Mexico, extending southward to the western coast of Peru. These specimens originate from Baja California, USA. This species is edible.
Mounted in a Victorian style with one Carnelian cabochon and four Amethyst cabochons, all set in a nickel plated base.
Spondylus usually attach themselves to rocks, corals, anything from time to time we found some surprising attachments, here we have a beautiful Sopndylus echinatus, from Philippines, attached in a black gorgonia trunk, making this piece very special.
Mounted in an acrylic base.
Perisphinctes virguloides ( Ammonite ) Pair in acrylic base. A beautiful pair of this elusive fossil specimen from the Madagascar Upper Jurassic ( +/- 180 million years ) still very good structure details.
A good collection starter.
Carcharodon Megalodon (Megalodon meaning “Big Tooth”) is an extinct species of shark regarded as one of the largest and most powerful predators in vertebrate history.
This beast lived approximately 23 to 3.6 million years ago, during the Cenozoic Era. Fossil remains suggest that this giant shark reached a length of 18 metres (59 ft), from USA.
Displayed in a glass box made to measure.
Neptun Cap Coral - Halomitra pileus in an acrylic base, from Solomon island.
These corals are not attached to the rocks or other corals, they live free on the bottom, and usually in the shape of a helmet, but also sometimes with a flattened round shape.
Supplied with CITES certificate.
These exquisite turtle sculptures are crafted from solid Suar wood by skilled artisans in Papua New Guinea, with similar styles also found in Indonesia, Irian Jaya, and New Guinea. Each piece is carved from a single block of Suar wood, showcasing the dedication and artistry of local craftsmen. To enhance their beauty, we’ve added carnelian cabochons for the eyes and delicate silver accents, transforming these sculptures into refined decorative pieces that celebrate both traditional craftsmanship and unique design.
Heterometrus laoticus - Vietnam Forest Scorpion is a scorpion species found in peaty areas of Vietnam and Laos. They can reach lengths of up to 17 cm. They are a communal species, but cannibalism has been known to occur, and if caught, they can be extremely violent even towards their own kind.
Rather than being a lethal toxin, the giant scorpion's venom is paralytic. The venom is distilled into medicines against various kinds of microorganisms. It exhibits good results in disc diffusion assay for Bacillus subtilis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus, among others.
The scorpion is farmed for consumption as a novelty food in Vietnam and Thailand. They are also used to make snake wine (scorpion wine).
This one is from a farm in thailand, mounted in a frame.
Deep Emerald Green Fluorite Crystal cluster, an exceptional specimen that epitomizes top-class quality. The perfect cubic crystal cluster showcases lustrous, transparent fluorite crystals in a mesmerizing emerald green hue, nestled over a graceful gray matrix.
Exquisite in every detail, these fluorite crystals exhibit delicate phantom-growth zones, revealing captivating layers of deep green color when viewed from the straight edge. The exceptional color and remarkable clarity further enhance their allure.
Originating from the prestigious Yaogangxian Mine, nestled within the Nanling Mountains of Hunan Province, China, these crystals embody the geological marvels of this renowned location. Own a piece of natural artistry, as these crystals offer a glimpse into the awe-inspiring beauty of the mineral kingdom.
Drusa - A crystal clear group of Hyaline Quartz from Hot Springs Arkansas – USA.
A famous locality for great hyaline quartz specimen. This group is very aesthetic and beautiful, mounted in a black lacquered wood base.
Along with the metaphysical properties the decor aesthetic of this piece are exceptional.
Drusa - A crystal clear group of Smoked Quartz from China.
Smoked quartz can be used to clear blocked negative energy on all levels.
This group is very aesthetic and beautiful.
Ornithoptera priamus, also known as Green birdwin or New Guinea birdwing is a widespread species of birdwing butterfly found in the central and south Moluccas, New Guinea, Bismarck Archipelago, Solomon Islands, and north-east Australia.
Male are smaller and shows strong green and black colour, female are much bigger and have dark brown colour with clouds of white. Due to habitat environment deforestation this species is know in appendix II of Cites and this ones have Nº E-08191/18 Bundesamt fur Naturschutz, Bonn – Germany.
Mounted in a black glass frame.
Heterometrus laoticus - Vietnam Forest Scorpion is a scorpion species found in peaty areas of Vietnam and Laos. They can reach lengths of up to 17 cm. They are a communal species, but cannibalism has been known to occur, and if caught, they can be extremely violent even towards their own kind.
Rather than being a lethal toxin, the giant scorpion's venom is paralytic. The venom is distilled into medicines against various kinds of microorganisms. It exhibits good results in disc diffusion assay for Bacillus subtilis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus, among others.
The scorpion is farmed for consumption as a novelty food in Vietnam and Thailand. They are also used to make snake wine (scorpion wine).
This one is from a farm in thailand, mounted in a glass dome.
Turbo marmoratus, from Indonesia, mounted in a handmade work in brass.
Known as the Green Turban, the Marbled Turban or Great Green Turban, is a large species of marine gastropod with a thick calcareous operculum in the family Turbinidae, the turban snails. The shells of these large sea snails have a very thick layer of nacre; this species has been commercially fished as a source of mother of pearl.
One of a Kind decor piece!