Tiger cowry with a rare pattern: Cypraea tigris (72 mm) – flawless one-of-a-kind (GEM) from Tanzania Skeleton - Cypraea tigris - 0 mm - 0 mm - 72 mm- Non-CITES species - (1)
02
days
21
hours
54
minutes
36
seconds
No bids placed
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 144426 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
One Cypraea tigris (tiger cowrie) specimen measuring 72 mm, with an unusual pattern.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
A fascinating collectible for lovers of the unique quirks of nature.
This Cypraea tigris (Tiger Cowrie) captivates with its extraordinary and irregular patterning, clearly deviating from the classic spotting. At a size of 72 mm, the perfectly proportioned shell reveals a mirror-smooth, pristine enamel layer. The deep, natural porcelain luster beautifully showcases the rare pigmentation on the dorsum of the shell and makes this snail a true one-of-a-kind for any display case.
Origin
This authentic jewel comes from the warm, current-rich waters off the coast of Tanzania (East Africa). The Indian Ocean region is well known among conchology experts for repeatedly producing striking color forms and pattern anomalies in the cowrie fauna.
Product details
Type: Tiger Cowrie with pattern anomaly (Cypraea tigris var.)
Size: approx. 72 mm (classic, fully developed collector size)
Quality grade: GEM (Absolute top condition; flawless base, perfect teeth, no scratches or shell flaws)
Color: Unusually distributed spot and line pattern on a light background; pure white underside
Special feature: 100% natural shell with unique markings and pristine natural luster.
Oberdiek : Cypraea tigris Tanzania
TAGS: crab mollusk snails marine nautical nautilus sea water collection
Seller's Story
We are specialists in the sale of mussels and snails from collection solutions. We get most of these from Germany.
We offer very special pieces for sale here that we do not offer on our website.
Translated by Google TranslateA fascinating collectible for lovers of the unique quirks of nature.
This Cypraea tigris (Tiger Cowrie) captivates with its extraordinary and irregular patterning, clearly deviating from the classic spotting. At a size of 72 mm, the perfectly proportioned shell reveals a mirror-smooth, pristine enamel layer. The deep, natural porcelain luster beautifully showcases the rare pigmentation on the dorsum of the shell and makes this snail a true one-of-a-kind for any display case.
Origin
This authentic jewel comes from the warm, current-rich waters off the coast of Tanzania (East Africa). The Indian Ocean region is well known among conchology experts for repeatedly producing striking color forms and pattern anomalies in the cowrie fauna.
Product details
Type: Tiger Cowrie with pattern anomaly (Cypraea tigris var.)
Size: approx. 72 mm (classic, fully developed collector size)
Quality grade: GEM (Absolute top condition; flawless base, perfect teeth, no scratches or shell flaws)
Color: Unusually distributed spot and line pattern on a light background; pure white underside
Special feature: 100% natural shell with unique markings and pristine natural luster.
Oberdiek : Cypraea tigris Tanzania
TAGS: crab mollusk snails marine nautical nautilus sea water collection
Seller's Story
We are specialists in the sale of mussels and snails from collection solutions. We get most of these from Germany.
We offer very special pieces for sale here that we do not offer on our website.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
After 2000
Specimen
Tiger cowry with a rare pattern: Cypraea tigris (72 mm) – flawless one-of-a-kind (GEM) from Tanzania
Scientific name
Cypraea tigris
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Zanzibar
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
1982
Weight
0 g
Depth
72 mm
Height
0 mm
Width
0 mm
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
