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FRENCH POLYNESIA Large Charonia tritonis shell. This superb …
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FRENCH POLYNESIA Large Charonia tritonis shell. This superb …
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Estimate €100 - €200
Voluntary lot
Description
FRENCH POLYNESIA
Large Charonia tritonis shell. This superb giant triton or Neptune's trumpet offers elegance of form and beauty of pearly nuance. It is used to make the Putoka marine conch shell. The end of the shell is cut to create a terminal mouthpiece. The Putoka conch shell was used to bring people together during tribal wars. Nowadays it heralds the return of the fishermen to the sea and takes part in community festivitieś.
L. 32 cm- H. 16 cm- D. 11 cm- Weight : 480 g
Perfect condition, beautiful pearly nuances, no missing pieces.
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