Marine composition
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.
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Reference: N1557
Giant Barrel Sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria) is a giant species of sponge found in the Indo-Pacific coral reefs. It commonly occurs at depths ranging from over 10 meters to 120 meters and can grow up to a diameter of 1.8 meters. The sponge typically exhibits a brownish-red to brownish-gray coloration, with a hard or stony texture. Due to its impressive size and estimated lifespan of hundreds to possibly thousands of years, the giant barrel sponge has earned the nickname "redwood of the reef." It displays a variable form, often appearing as a large, firm, barrel-shaped structure with a cone-shaped cavity at the top called the osculum. These sponges make beautiful decorative pieces. The specimen in question originates from Luzon, Philippines.
Dimensions: 25 cm x 45 cm x 35 cm
Weight: 1,95 Kg
Giant Barrel Sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria) is a giant species of sponge found in the Indo-Pacific coral reefs. It commonly occurs at depths ranging from over 10 meters to 120 meters and can grow up to a diameter of 1.8 meters. The sponge typically exhibits a brownish-red to brownish-gray coloration, with a hard or stony texture. Due to its impressive size and estimated lifespan of hundreds to possibly thousands of years, the giant barrel sponge has earned the nickname "redwood of the reef." It displays a variable form, often appearing as a large, firm, barrel-shaped structure with a cone-shaped cavity at the top called the osculum. These sponges make beautiful decorative pieces. The specimen in question originates from Luzon, Philippines.
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.
Spectacular, colored handmade Spondylus glass dome with two Spondylus versicolor (deep orange and redish colour), from Calitoban Islands, one Spondylus spinosus (yellow colour) from Bohol Islands, and one Spondylus nicobaricus (white colour) attached in a coral from Mactan Islands.
One of a Kind decor piece!
Sea Stars displayed in an open glass vitrine with white lacquered wood base. Composed by one Sugar Star, one Sun Star, one Jungle Star and two Duck stars.
Very colourful and decorative One of a Kind handmade piece.
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!
Marine Life Glass vitrine with black lacquered wood base, displaying an Orange gorgonia from Philippines, a Stylopora pistillata coral from Solomon Islands, one Nautilus pompilius polished and one half cutted both from Philippines, and also a Coelopleura maillardi sea urchin from Philippines and a white Sea star from Florida, USA.
A One of a Kind piece!
Sponge species from Madagascar reefs, mounted in a Tecula wood base.
Sponges are beautiful decor items, due to its different shapes and colours.
A glass dome with a Pocillopora eydouxi coral from Solomon Islands, 4 Hippocampus from Mediterranean Sea, two sea stars from Philippines, and a cymathium mundumm from Madagascar.
All painted in gold, making a very decorative and distinctive piece.
Beautiful Sand clam - Tridacna derasa, this is an endangered species, from Australia.
Tridacna derasa, commonly known as the Derasa clam or the Smooth Giant Clam, is one of the largest species of clam in the world. These majestic creatures are native to the tropical Indo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Derasa clams are characterized by their smooth, elongated shells, which can reach impressive sizes.
Supplied with CITES certificate.
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.
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.
Nine Gorgonocephalus specimen showing several variations displayed in a glass vitrine with black lacquered wooden base.
Gorgonocephalus - Astrospartus mediterraneus is a fantastic deep sea starfish.
These ones have been 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.
An outstanding unique dramatic piece, handmade by One of a Kind.
A superb polished Haliotis assimilis tray table in satin brass. Look like a Victorian table piece.
With six Haliotis shells polished on both sides, ideal for bringing nuts or sweets to the table.
Unique One of a Kind design piece.
Festilyria festiva from Somalia. A classic rarity, for the serious collector of for decoration as its a very colorful shell, mounted in a black lacquered wood base.
Brown Tube Sponge (Agelas conífera) in a black lacquered wood base. Resembling the graceful form of organ pipes, this distinctive sponge displays a beautiful palette ranging from brown to tan, with hints of greyish tones. Its upper "tubes" feature a captivating spiny texture, adding to its allure. Originally found in the Caribbean, Bahamas, and occasionally spotted in Florida, this sponge species forms colonies that can grow impressively large, surpassing one meter in size. Unveil the splendor of this stunning and truly unique decorative piece, sourced directly from Florida, USA.
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.
Black Gorgonian in a black lacquered wood base.
These medium-sized Gorgonias feature a unique and distinctive shape, carefully collected by skilled divers from the enchanting waters of Manado, located in North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Embrace the natural beauty of this captivating piece, as its intricate form and dark hues add a touch of allure and sophistication to any decor. Each Gorgonian serves as a testament to the mesmerizing wonders found beneath the ocean's depths, bringing a sense of tranquility and marine elegance to your space.