Black Gorgonian

Huge size Black Gorgonian in a handmade dark brass base.

These 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.

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

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

Marine life in an open vitrine with green lacquered wood, comprising six specimen of Biplex perca big size, from South China Sea and four Guildfordia triumphans also from South China Sea on two beautiful Orange Gorgonia from Philippines.

A One of a Kind handmade piece.

Ctenocella Pectinata, a captivating marine treasure native to the Indian Ocean specifically found off the shores of Broome, Northwestern Australia, exhibits an enchanting resemblance to the graceful lyre, a musical instrument. As a natural gorgonian organism, its mesmerizing form embodies the elegance of this ancient instrument.

Gorgonians, akin to corals, are fascinating creatures that thrive as sessile colonial polyps, intricately woven into a tree-like configuration. Their architectural masterpiece, a resilient yet pliable skeleton known as gorgonin, defies conventional growth patterns as it extends perpendicular to the prevailing currents. This unique orientation enables Ctenocella Pectinata to maximize its interaction with water flow, effortlessly filtering and harnessing vital nutrients without the need for sunlight-induced development. 

Polished Turbo marmoratus, artfully transformed into a Victorian-style silver-plated sugar bowl, meticulously crafted by a traditional artisan.The shell originates from Manado, Indonesia, making it a unique and captivating serving item that adds a touch of charm to any table setting.

This species is known for its striking polymorphism, commonly displaying colors such as pure, dark, or light blue, though variations in aqua, purple, or orange can also be found throughout the ocean. These sea stars can grow up to 30 cm (11.8 in) in diameter, with rounded tips at the end of each arm. Some individuals may feature lighter or darker spots along their arms. Typically firm in texture, Linckia stars have the slightly tubular, elongated arms common to other members of the Ophidiasteridae family, and usually possess short, yellowish tube feet. They inhabit coral reefs and seagrass beds, where they are relatively common, although found in sparse density across their range. Linckia stars live subtidally or sometimes intertidally on sandy or hard substrates and move at a mean rate of 8.1 cm/min. This giant specimen, mounted on a black lacquered wood base, originates from the Philippines.

Orange Charonia variegata mounted in an acrylic base.

This rare colored piece for came from the North of Brazil coast and it is very much collectable.

Xenophora pallidula with glass sponge attachments in glass vitrine.

This particular species sometimes can be found with some spectacular attachments, in this case a big size glass sponge among many other deep water shells.

This specimen was found in Punta Engano - Philippines in 1993 from the late Emmanuel G. de Suduiraut.

A vertical branch of Yellow Gorgonian with a special shape, taken by divers from Java, Indonesia. 

The gorgonians live between 20 and 100 meters deep in vertical walls. Like corals, gorgonians are animals living in sessile colonial polyps organized in a tree shape. Its structure is a skeleton both soft and hard, called gorgonine and they do not grow in the direction of the sun but perpendicular to the current in order to filter a maximum of waterflow. Displayed in a dark brass base, turned into a unique décor item. 

Giant Triton, in shell length - this is one of the biggest mollusks in the coral reef.

Great quality (F+/ F++), with beautiful pattern and colors, very hard to get in this size nowadays - from Madagascar.

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.

Portunus pelagicus, commonly known as the flower crab or blue crab, is a large crab species inhabiting the Indo-Pacific region. It can be found along the coasts of Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam. Additionally, it thrives in intertidal estuaries spanning most of Australia and extending eastward to New Caledonia. The species holds significant commercial importance across the Indo-Pacific, where it is sought after for its traditional hard shells or marketed as "soft-shelled" crabs, considered a delicacy in various Asian cuisines. The species is highly valued, particularly in the Persian Gulf, where it is extensively harvested for meat consumption, with females commanding higher prices than males.

Noteworthy traits such as rapid growth, ease of larviculture, high fecundity, and relatively robust tolerance to both nitrate and ammonia make Portunus pelagicus an ideal candidate for aquaculture.

This particular specimen is from Cebu, Philippines.

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

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

This delightful mini marine life glass dome features a thoughtfully curated collection of stunning ocean treasures:

A Acropora latistella coral from the Solomon Islands, admired for its intricate branching structure.

A Pecten nobilis scallop, Terebra dimidiata, and Conus tessulatus, alongside two Nerita textilis and a Clanculus puniceus shell, all sourced from the Philippines, showcasing a variety of shapes and patterns.

A vibrant green sea urchin from Madagascar, adding a striking pop of color and texture.

The harmonious contrast of colors and forms makes this piece a captivating decor item.

Fantastic Spondylus croceus attached naturally in a dead coral base, from Olango Island, Cebu - Philippines.

Displayed in black granite socket.

Alfonso Sea urchin and White Knobbly Sea urchins tower in brown granite base.

From Madagascar, a different decor piece!