Distinguished, imposing Australian trumpet Taxidermy full body mount - Syrinx aruanus - 18 cm - 45 cm - 20 cm - 1
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Specimen: an exquisite, imposing Australian trumpet shell, Syrinx aruanus, from Madagascar, in good condition, dating to 2024, with height 18 cm, width 45 cm, depth 20 cm, and weight 4 g.
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The Syrinx aruanus shell is known as the Australian Trumpet, as in the past it was emptied and used by Indigenous peoples as a wind instrument (trumpet).
The Syrinx aruanus with the periostracum represents the rarest preservation form and most valued by collectors.
It is the largest living gastropod in the world.
The periostracum is the outer, horny layer of the shell, composed of an organic substance called conchiolin. In this species it appears as: a "peluria" or fibrous membrane of brown-black or grayish color. It protects the calcium carbonate shell from erosion and parasitic organisms. It is usually removed to expose the underlying shell, which ranges in tone from pale white to pale orange. Finding specimens with the periostracum intact is difficult because it tends to dry out and detach after the mollusk’s death.
Fantastic lot:
Syrinx with periostracum and an operculum of exceptional size.
Stand not included.
A necessary clarification. The final image in our photographic gallery is obtained with the help of AI software.
The aim is purely aesthetic but also illustrative: it shows the real object inside an artificially generated scenography.
The goal is to show how valuable the auction items are and how well they stand out in different environments, all exceedingly refined.
Thank you for your attention.
Happy bidding.
Seller's Story
We deal with naturalistic objects in
Prevalence coming from the fascinating
marine world, but by enthusiasts and
Lovers of enchanting facets.
Of life, we also propose minerals and.
metaphysical stones, taxidermies, fossils, and
decorative objects
A continuous journey through time and...
Space for the search for testimonies.
Precious.
Passion is the fire that fuels.
Our choices: collaborations with the
Major importers from exotic countries.
but also travels to discover sought-after destinations
objects
Ongoing research of new developments and
Our increasingly refined aesthetic.
main objectives
Just observe like a collector.
He manages the objects in his display case.
As soon as he/she/they take(s) one in hand, the
His or her inspired gaze seems to pierce through.
The object is to lose oneself in its distances.
Here lies the magical side of the collector.
Walter Benjamin
Translated by Google TranslateThe Syrinx aruanus shell is known as the Australian Trumpet, as in the past it was emptied and used by Indigenous peoples as a wind instrument (trumpet).
The Syrinx aruanus with the periostracum represents the rarest preservation form and most valued by collectors.
It is the largest living gastropod in the world.
The periostracum is the outer, horny layer of the shell, composed of an organic substance called conchiolin. In this species it appears as: a "peluria" or fibrous membrane of brown-black or grayish color. It protects the calcium carbonate shell from erosion and parasitic organisms. It is usually removed to expose the underlying shell, which ranges in tone from pale white to pale orange. Finding specimens with the periostracum intact is difficult because it tends to dry out and detach after the mollusk’s death.
Fantastic lot:
Syrinx with periostracum and an operculum of exceptional size.
Stand not included.
A necessary clarification. The final image in our photographic gallery is obtained with the help of AI software.
The aim is purely aesthetic but also illustrative: it shows the real object inside an artificially generated scenography.
The goal is to show how valuable the auction items are and how well they stand out in different environments, all exceedingly refined.
Thank you for your attention.
Happy bidding.
Seller's Story
We deal with naturalistic objects in
Prevalence coming from the fascinating
marine world, but by enthusiasts and
Lovers of enchanting facets.
Of life, we also propose minerals and.
metaphysical stones, taxidermies, fossils, and
decorative objects
A continuous journey through time and...
Space for the search for testimonies.
Precious.
Passion is the fire that fuels.
Our choices: collaborations with the
Major importers from exotic countries.
but also travels to discover sought-after destinations
objects
Ongoing research of new developments and
Our increasingly refined aesthetic.
main objectives
Just observe like a collector.
He manages the objects in his display case.
As soon as he/she/they take(s) one in hand, the
His or her inspired gaze seems to pierce through.
The object is to lose oneself in its distances.
Here lies the magical side of the collector.
Walter Benjamin
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
After 2000
Specimen
Distinguished, imposing Australian trumpet
Scientific name
Syrinx aruanus
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Madagascar
Condition
Good condition
Year
2024
Weight
4 g
Height
18 cm
Width
45 cm
Depth
20 cm
