Rostrum of swordfish XXL size
Xiphias gladius
Swordfish Rostrum XXL - Xiphias gladius
The swordfish (from the Latin Gladius) owes its name to the appearance of its rostrum (or beak), similar to a sword blade, and its ability to split the water with ease and speed. Swordfish rostrums are traditionally used to make weapons in New Guinea.
Material: bone
Origin : Indonesia
Polished and varnished
All peaks are different - Illustration pictures
Dimensions: 106cm average with base (Base: 10x10cm) - The rostrum alone measures 98cm-99cm
Abalone shellfish - Haliotis nicknamed the sea ears
Also called Paua by the Maoris in New Zealand
Beautiful iridescent blue-green mother-of-pearl
Green turbo (or burgo) from Madagascar - Turbo imperialis
Orange lace sea fan on a base
Orange Whip Coral
Mounted on a wooden black base
XL: Total height: 85cm - Wingspan: 70cm
Shark tooth fossil
Otodus Obliquus dating from the Ypresian: 50 million years ago
Shark tooth fossil
Otodus Obliquus dating from the Ypresian: 50 million years ago
Orange lace sea fan on a base
Orange Whip Coral
Mounted on a turned and patinated wooden base, 19th century style
Shark tooth fossil
Otodus Obliquus dating from the Ypresian: 50 million years ago
Flame gorgon - Red Whip Coral on pedestal - Ellisella grandis from Indonesia
Shark tooth fossil
Otodus Obliquus dating from the Ypresian: 50 million years ago
Blacktip shark jaws - Carcharhinus limbatus
18/20cm
Rostrum of swordfish XXL size
Xiphias gladius
