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Mediterranean Red Coral

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Precious coral or Red coral, is the common name given to a genus of marine corals, Corallium.

The distinguishing characteristic of precious corals is their durable and intensely colored red or pink-orange skeleton, which is used for making jewelry.

This is the Corallium rubrum species they grow on rocky seabottom with low sedimentation, typically in dark environments—either in the depths or in dark caverns or crevices. The original species, C. rubrum is found mainly in the Mediterranean Sea. It grows at depths from 10 to 300 meters below sea level, although the shallower of these habitats have been largely depleted by harvesting.

Now it's a protected species, although is still fished by licenced divers at very deep water (+100 meters deep) in South Italy.

Our specimen was officially bought from a licenced supplier with official documents, from South Italy, mounted in a black lacquered wood base.

Yellow Hardhead Sponge

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This species of Spongia came from the Florida Keys.

It is a very healthy population once from many years they are fished commercially for bath sponges, these are special pieces turned into great decor objects. The sponges feed on microorganisms that they filter and their larvae are taken by the sea movements making them widespread. Taken by divers from 5 to 40 meters deep.

Mounted in a black lacquered wood stand.

Sponge species

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Sponge species from Madagascar reefs, mounted in a black round lacquered wood base.

Sponges are beautiful decor items, due to its different shapes and colours.

Butterflies from Peru dome

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Red and black butterflies from Peru glass dome.

Composed by 3 Heliconius doris, 3 Adelpha lara, 3 Pereute callinira, 2 Heurytides hormodius and 2 Amarriate amathea.

Beautifully mounted in a Red Moor wood piece, previously treated and harmless, for the security and prevention of any bacterial problem.

A true One of a Kind piece.

Neptun Cap coral - Halomitra pileus

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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.

Marine Life box

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Marine Life glass box with brass edges, inside we have:

- Strombus listeri from Thailand

- An exotic Tatcheria mirabilis from Philippines

- A elusive Cypraea mapa from Philippines

- A colouful Mitra mitra from Indonesia

- A pink sea urchin from Mediterranean sea

One of a Kind decor piece! 

Busycon perversum

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Busycon perversum is an edible species of very large predatory sea snail or whelk, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Busyconidae, the Busycon whelks.

This species has a left-handed or sinistral shell. It eats mostly bivalves.

Mounted in a handmade round brass base, make it a very desirable decor item, from Gulf of Mexico.

Sazakia charonda and Lexias pardalis jadeitina...

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3 Sazakia charonda, Japanese Emperor or Great Purple Emperor, is a species of butterfly in the family Nymphalidae.It is native to Japan (from Hokkaidō to Kyūshū), the Korean Peninsula, China, northern Taiwan and northern Vietnam. Its wingspan averages 50 mm (2.0 in) for males, and 65 mm (2.6 in) for females. They are common in the upper canopies of forests, only coming down to feed or to find salt sources. These ones from Korea.

And 3 Lexias pardalis jadeitina, the Common Archduke, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae, has a wingspan reaching about 80–90 millimetres (3.1–3.5 in). The upperside of the wings of the male are black with shimmering greenish-blue margins, especially in the hindwings. The uppersides of the cryptic wings of the larger females are dark brown with several rows of yellow spots, a pale green pattern on the lower wings. The wing pattern of yellow spots continue across the thorax and the abdomen. This ones are females and came from Thailand.

Busycon perversum

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Busycon perversum is an edible species of very large predatory sea snail or whelk, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Busyconidae, the Busycon whelks.

This species has a left-handed or sinistral shell. It eats mostly bivalves.

Mounted in a handmade round brass base, make it a very desirable decor item, from Gulf of Mexico.

Nymphalidae from Peru dome

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Glass dome with 2 Lycorea cleobaea, the Tropical Milkweed butterfly. It is found from the Antilles, Dominican Republic and the Caribbean. Its habitat is the tropical rainforest.

2 Lycorea ilione, the Clearwing Mimic Queen, it occurs in the transitional rainforest and cloudforest, at an elevation of 500–1,500 metres (1,600–4,900 ft) above sea level.

And 2 Thyridia psidii, the Melantho Tigerwing or Clapping Ticlear. It is in the brush-footed butterfly family, Nymphalidae and is found in the Neotropical zone.

All these species came from Perú.

Sponge species

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Sponge species from Madagascar reefs, mounted in a black lacquered wood base.

Sponges are beautiful decor items, due to its different shapes and colours.

Tribal Cowrie Shell necklace

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Tribal Cowrie Shell Papua necklace, made with Cypraea moneta shells.

In Papua this type of necklace is used during ceremonies and is custom-made for each person. Its round outside shape symbolizes the universe, while the circular hole in the center is a symbol of the opening to eternal life. It is believed to bring the wearer a happy life and protection.

There, the shells are known to bring good luck and to protect the spirit of the wearer, and many tribes use them in spiritual ceremonies.

They also are a sign of femininity and fertility, with women often wearing them not only to help them conceive, but to help them give birth safely.

Neptun Cap coral - Halomitra pileus

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Neptun Cap Coral - Halomitra pileus in a high gloss red lacquered wood 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.

Rothschildia jacobaea vitrine

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A pair of Rothchildia jacobaea in a glass vitrine with black lacquered wood base.

These are ex-pupa specimen from M.Mayr collection. From S.Gabriel - Buenos Aires Prov. Argentine. 

One of the most beautiful moth, hard to find.

Melo umbilicatus

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Melo umbilicatus - Melon shell in a brass base, from Arafura Sea. Indonesia.

This species belong to the Volutidae family, generelly big sized shells. Can reach near 45 cm, gargantuam specimen usually are very scared and few pattern. This specimen is a medium size one but is beautifully patterned.  

Phoebis philea and Hebomoia glaucippe dome

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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.

Sponge species

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Sponge species from Madagascar reefs, mounted in a black lacquered wood base.

Sponges are beautiful decor items, due to its different shapes and colours.

Certhiidae sp. Shell ball

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A beautiful Shell ball made with Cerithiidae shells, from Indonesia.

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. 

Kalima inachus and Salamis anteva vitrine

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Very special glass vitrine  with three Kalima inachus, from Thailand and three Salamis anteva, from Madagascar.

The two species named as Deadleaf butterflies, because when the wings closed they look like a dead leaf and so predators don't catch them. One of each butterfly is mounted showing from the back side position to show the similarity with a dead leaf.

Pentaceraster alveolatus sea star

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Pentaceraster alveolatus is a genus of sea stars in the family Oreasteridae.

Know as Cushion Sea star, occurs in sandy-rocky intertidal regions and on reef platform at depths of 1 to 60 m.

Feeds on carrion and harmless for humans.

Dived from Jetafe - Bohol Isl. Philippines and mounted in a high gloss beige base. 

Neptun Cap coral - Halomitra pileus

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Neptun Cap Coral - Halomitra pileus in a dark brass 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.

Chorinea faunus, Rethus arcius and Ancyluris...

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Handmade glass dome in a Redmoor wood brach, displaying four Chorinea faunus, from Bolivia know as Long-tailed glass wing because of is transparent wings, two Rhetus arcius, from Perú is an exceptional beautiful little butterfly and two Ancyluris formosissima, from Perú considered as well one of the most beautiful butterfly.

One of a Kind decor piece!

Strombidae sp. Shell ball

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A beautiful Shell ball made with Strombidae shells, from Indonesia.

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. 

Cerithiidae sp. Shell ball

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A beautiful Shell ball made with Cerithiidae shells, from Indonesia.

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. 

Papilio ulysses dome

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Wood glass dome with two Papilio ulysses from Ceram - Moluccan Island, a superb exclusive species with bright contrast of black and deep blue.

Papilio ulysses - popularly named as Ulysses Butterfly, Blue Mountain Swallowtail, Mountain Blue or Blue Emperor - it is a butterfly of the Papilionidae family and Papilioninae subfamily, found in the Australian biogeographic region and native to the Wallacea area and the island of Nova Guinea, Bismarck archipelago and Northern Australia.

Cardiidae sp. Shell ball

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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. 

Black Gorgonian

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Vertical branch black Gorgonian in a black lacquered wood base, these medium sizes Gorgonia have a special shape and are taken by divers from Manado, North Sulawezi - Indonesia. 

Neptun Cap coral - Halomitra pileus

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Neptun Cap Coral - Halomitra pileus in a high gloss black lacquered wood 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.

Umbonium vestiarium Shell ball

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A beautiful Shell ball made with Umbonium vestiarium shells, from Indonesia.

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. 

Umbonium vestiarium Shell ball

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A beautiful Shell ball made with Umbonium vestiarium shells, from Indonesia.

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. 

Papilio machaon dome

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Papilio machaon - Old World Swallowtail butterfly, from Italy, in a glass dome.

The most elusive butterfly from Europe, ten specimen mounted in a handmade Redwood branch.

Beautiful One of a Kind piece.

Giant Cassis cornuta

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A Horned Helmet shell - Cassis cornuta, from Philippines.

Cassis cornuta is a species of extremely large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Cassidae. This large sea snail is found on sand and coral rubble, often around reefs. 

A beautiful decor shell. 

Papilio rumanzowia dome

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Papilio rumanzowia, the Red Mormon, is a butterfly of the family Papilionidae.

This fabulous dome have two pairs of male and female specimen, superb color and quality, mounted in handmade glass dome with a grey lacquered wood base.

These specimen came from Philippines.

Acropora florida - Branch coral

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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!

Heliconius doris dome

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Heliconius doris - Doris Longwing, beautiful butterflies belonging to Nymphalidae family, from Peru.

Mounted in a Redmoor wood branch in a glass vitrine with white wood base.

Papilio memnon, Papilio romanzovia and Cymothoe...

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Papilio memnon, Papilio romanzovia and Cymothoe sangaris glass dome.

Two Papilio memnon from Thailand, two Papilio rumanzovia from Philippines and six Cymothoe sangaris from Congo.

An exceptional One of a kind decor piece, contrasting the butterfly colors with the white lacquered wood base from the handmade dome. 

Megabalanus tintinnabulum

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Megabalanus tintinnabulum, from Philippines, in a green high gloss wood base.

Megabalanus colonies can reach big size groups, they live attached to rocks and dead coral in watched areas, sometimes attached in boats.

That is the reason why this species can be found in all Indo-Pacific but also in some areas of South Atlantic. Due to the incredible forms and colors they make excellent bizarre decor items.

Neptun Cap coral - Halomitra pileus

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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.

Lambis chiragra - Spider shells

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Lambis chiragra - Spider shells, from Palawan Isl. Philippines, in dark brass base.

It's a species of very large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Strombidae, the true conchs. The shell length for this species varies between 85 mm and 320 mm, usually to 170 mm. They have a very thick, robust and heavy shell, with a distinct anterior notch.

Its most prominent characteristic are the six long and curved marginal digitations, expanded from the flaring, thick outer lip and canals. The columella and aperture are lyrate. Female individuals are usually much larger than the male ones.  

Syrinx aruanus

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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.

Neptun Cap coral - Halomitra pileus

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Neptun Cap Coral - Halomitra pileus in an iron 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.

Elisella sp. - Broome Sea fan

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This Elisella specimen in a red flame form is a rare species of gorgonian from Leptogorgia family, found in the coast of Broome, Northwestern Australia. 

Gorgons, like corals, are animals living in the form of sessile colonial polyps, organized in a tree structure. The general structure, a skeleton both flexible and hard, called gorgonin does not grow towards the sun - it does not require light to develop -, but perpendicular to the current, to filter a maximum of water flow.

These are beautiful colored specimens! 

Sponge species

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Sponge species from Madagascar reefs, mounted in a white lacquered wood base.

Sponges are beautiful decor items, due to its different shapes and colours.

Neptun Cap coral - Halomitra pileus

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Neptun Cap Coral - Halomitra pileus in an iron 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.

Dactyloceras lucyna dome

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A magnificent glass dome with four Dactyloceras lucyna from the rain forest of Cameroun.

Its a species of very large moth of the family Brahmaeidae, with its beauty color and pattern.

Bunaea aslauga couple dome

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Bunaea aslauga couple in a glass dome. The Madagascar emperor moth, is an African moth belonging to the family Saturniidae.

The male differ from the female (on the back) in size and completely different antlers. 

Marine composition

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Beautiful marine composition, looking like big mushrooms, made with shark vertebrae, from Madagascar and Scottish sea urchins, from North sea in a black lacquered wood base.

Lamprotera curius dome

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The white Dragontail butterfly, characterized by its exquisite form and delicate transparent wings. Native to the vast expanse from India to Southeast Asia, this particular specimen hails from the enchanting landscapes of Thailand.

Elevate your creative spirit with these stunning ethically sourced butterflies. Committed to responsible practices, we procure all our insects from reputable rearing projects and employ ethical collecting methods that actively contribute to the preservation of native habitats. This, in turn, not only supports the delicate ecosystems but also provides sustainable income to rural villages, offering a meaningful alternative to slash-and-burn agriculture. 

Marine composition

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Beautiful marine composition, looking like big mushrooms, made with shark vertebrae and white knobbed sea urchins, all from Madagascar in a natural walnut wood base.

Morpho didius dome

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Glass dome with four Morpho didius butterflies from Peru, one of the most iconic butterfly.

With the intense metallic blue color, the giant blue Morpho, is a Neotropical butterfly belonging to the subfamily Morphinae of family Nymphalidae.

One of a kind piece!

Goliathus orientalis dome

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Goliathus orientalis, flawlessly preserved within a glass dome. This majestic beetle showcases perfection in every detail. Adorned in a predominantly white hue, the Goliathus features a captivating and intricate pattern, boasting a complex array of white spots enveloped by a striking black border.

These magnificent creatures exclusively inhabit sandy landscapes adorned with thick trees, creating a unique harmony with their surroundings. Our curated specimens originate from a breeding program in the biodiverse Democratic Republic of the Congo, where careful attention to their natural habitat ensures the authenticity and integrity of these remarkable specimens. 

Butterfly Fish Vitrine

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An exclusive design Glass Vitrine by One of a Kind featuring three Butterflyfish. Butterflyfish are common reef fishes found in the Indo-Pacific region, with around 50 species in this family. These specimens are from Palawan Island, Philippines, and have been locally dried. While they may have lost their original color, they still retain their beauty.

Gorgonocephalus - Astrospartus mediterraneus frame

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Gorgonocephalus - Astrospartus mediterraneus, a fantastic deep sea starfish, in a frame.

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.

Morpho achilles, cisseis and peleides Glass dome

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A superb Glass Dome showcasing Morpho achilles, cisseis, and peleides butterflies. This beautiful composition features magnificent blue and black Morpho butterflies, including four Morpho achilles from Peru, one Morpho cisseis from Peru, and one Morpho peleides from Colombia. A truly one-of-a-kind piece.

Pair of Hexaplex cichoreus

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Superb pair of Hexaplex cichoreus from Balicasag, Philippines.

This intricated species is very variable in pattern and color, along the years we have had exceptional pieces, these ones are of great beauty.

Mounted in a black lacquered wood base.

Acropora florida - Branch coral

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Acropora Florida Coral in a back granite 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!

Pair of Hexaplex cichoreus

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Superb pair of Hexaplex cichoreus from Balicasag, Philippines.

This intricated species is very variable in pattern and color, along the years we have had exceptional pieces, these ones are of great beauty.

Mounted in a black lacquered wood base.

Acropora florida - Branch coral

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Acropora florida coral in a handmade brass base.

One of the most beautiful corals, found only until 30 meter deep, from Solomon Island.

It is a protected species like all corals.

This one have its own CITES certificate, a great chance to get a "One-of-a-Kind" piece!

Turbinaria Reniformis Coral

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"Cup coral" Turbinaria reniformis, its skeleton forms large and horizontal white waves curled around the edges, in a conic shape.

When alive, the polyps color has a beautiful multitude of shades ranging from yellow to green.

Mounted in a high quality handmade brass base, from Solomon island.

Supplied with CITES certificate.

One of a Kind piece that makes the difference in a decor ambience.

Spondylus visayensis

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An exceptional Spondylus visayensis in a glass dome.

This is a Museum class specimen with 130mm diameter, taken twenty-five years ago by the late E. Guillot de Suduiraut and in our collection since that.

A rare masterpiece of nature. 

Neptun Cap coral - Halomitra pileus

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A superb specimen of Halomitra pileus, 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.

Mounted in a beautiful handmade brass base, it is a high decorative piece! 

Supplied with CITES certificate.

Cassis cornuta

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A Horned Helmet shell - Cassis cornuta, from Philippines, in a black lacquered wood base.

Cassis cornuta is a species of extremely large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Cassidae. This large sea snail is found on sand and coral rubble, often around reefs. 

A beautiful decor shell. 

Spondylus variegatus attached to a Malleus...

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A spectacular Spondylus variegatus attached in a Malleus malleus shell from Davao - Philippines, in a white lacquered wood pedestal.

The Spondylus is a marine bivalve from the Spondilidae family, perfectly preserved. The Malleus malleus shell a marine bivalve mollusk in the family Malleidae, it is also known as the black hammer oyster.

This is a uncommon attachment that came out by divers from time to time.

The two shells live in perfect symbiosis. 

Coral Turbinaria reniformis

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"Cup coral" Turbinaria reniformis, its skeleton forms large and horizontal white waves curled around the edges, in a conic shape.

When alive, the polyps color has a beautiful multitude of shades ranging from yellow to green.

Mounted in a high quality handmade brass base, from Solomon island.

Supplied with CITES certificate.

One of a Kind piece that makes the difference in a decor ambience.