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Rostrum of swordfish - XXL - Xiphias gladius
Rostrum of swordfish XXL size
Xiphias gladius
Description
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 Shell - Paua - Haliotis - New Zealand
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Also called Paua by the Maoris in New Zealand
Beautiful iridescent blue-green mother-of-pearl
Scyphocrinus fossil: Crinoide - 420 million years
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Under a bell
Blacktip shark jaws - Carcharhinus limbatus - 18/20cm
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18/20cm
Shark tooth fossil - Otodus Obliquus - Ref DF2
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Otodus Obliquus dating from the Ypresian: 50 million years ago
Orange lace sea fan on a base - Orange Whip Coral - Ref D
Orange lace sea fan on a base
Orange Whip Coral
Mounted on a turned and patinated wooden base, 19th century style