Huge Turbunidae, processed. Taxidermy full body mount - Turbo marmoratus - 11 cm - 16 cm - 16 cm - 1
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A partially worked Turbo marmoratus shell from Madagascar, measuring 11 × 16 × 16 cm and weighing 1 kg, with areas of iridescent mother-of-pearl alongside its natural green and brown markings.
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Turbo marmoratus, is a species of marine gastropod with a large and thick operculum, belonging to the family Turbinidae, turban snails. It is often defined as green turban, marbled turban, or large green turban.
The distinctive shell can reach a length of 18 cm. Its color pattern is green, marbled with white and dark brown. The 6-7 whorls are flattened or concave on the top, rounded, and bearing two knobby keels on the lower part and a stronger knobby keel on the upper part. It features blunted tubercles, particularly pronounced on the shoulders. Its large circular aperture has a golden and pearly luster. These large snails dwell in tropical coral reefs of the Indian Ocean (off Tanzania and Madagascar) and tropical oceans of the western Pacific. They are nocturnal and feed on algae.
Eye-catching lot:
Turbo marmoratus semi-finished.
The shell of the large marine gastropod has undergone partial processing to remove the gray-green outer calcareous layer without being fully polished. The outer calcareous layer is abraded or treated with mild acids to selectively “peel” the surface. Then a deep final mirror-like polishing is performed. This process serves to expose the extraordinary underlying nacreous layer (nacre), while keeping visible the natural striations and texture of the shell. The visual contrast that arises between the rough original bands (green and brown) and the sections where the silvery nacre with pink, green, and gold reflections appears is absolutely spectacular.
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Stand not included, used for photographic purposes only.
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 TranslateTurbo marmoratus, is a species of marine gastropod with a large and thick operculum, belonging to the family Turbinidae, turban snails. It is often defined as green turban, marbled turban, or large green turban.
The distinctive shell can reach a length of 18 cm. Its color pattern is green, marbled with white and dark brown. The 6-7 whorls are flattened or concave on the top, rounded, and bearing two knobby keels on the lower part and a stronger knobby keel on the upper part. It features blunted tubercles, particularly pronounced on the shoulders. Its large circular aperture has a golden and pearly luster. These large snails dwell in tropical coral reefs of the Indian Ocean (off Tanzania and Madagascar) and tropical oceans of the western Pacific. They are nocturnal and feed on algae.
Eye-catching lot:
Turbo marmoratus semi-finished.
The shell of the large marine gastropod has undergone partial processing to remove the gray-green outer calcareous layer without being fully polished. The outer calcareous layer is abraded or treated with mild acids to selectively “peel” the surface. Then a deep final mirror-like polishing is performed. This process serves to expose the extraordinary underlying nacreous layer (nacre), while keeping visible the natural striations and texture of the shell. The visual contrast that arises between the rough original bands (green and brown) and the sections where the silvery nacre with pink, green, and gold reflections appears is absolutely spectacular.
Happy bidding.
Stand not included, used for photographic purposes only.
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
Huge Turbunidae, processed.
Scientific name
Turbo marmoratus
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Madagascar
Condition
Good condition
Year
2025
Weight
1 kg
Height
11 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
16 cm
