Top-Grade Harpa major – Exquisite Madagascar Collector Specimen - Height: 100 mm - Width: 70 mm- 84 g






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Harpa major, a top-grade Madagascar collector specimen.
Description from the seller
Major Harp – AAA Collection Conch Shell, Madagascar
This splendid Harpa major comes from the coasts of Madagascar and belongs to the AAA quality, the most sought after by collectors for its brilliance, lip integrity, and rib definition. The specimen displays a perfectly polished surface, with wavy bands of cream, hazelnut, and caramel colors that draw the characteristic 'weaving' pattern of the species, a natural signature that makes it immediately recognizable.
The profile is broad and harmonious, with marked and regular external ribs, while the interior reveals warm, deep tones that fade into amber. The preservation is impeccable: intact edges, no erosion, and a symmetry that highlights the architectural beauty of the species.
From a collector's perspective, Harpa major is one of the most iconic and sought-after harps. Specimens from Madagascar are particularly appreciated for their natural brilliance and the complexity of their patterns. High-quality shells like this — perfect, well-colored, and with intact structure — are becoming increasingly rare on the market, especially in larger sizes.
A shell that carries with it the charm of tropical seas and the precision of a form sculpted by time: an ideal choice for mature natural history collections, marine cabinets, and for those seeking an elegant and authentic piece to display.
Seller's Story
Major Harp – AAA Collection Conch Shell, Madagascar
This splendid Harpa major comes from the coasts of Madagascar and belongs to the AAA quality, the most sought after by collectors for its brilliance, lip integrity, and rib definition. The specimen displays a perfectly polished surface, with wavy bands of cream, hazelnut, and caramel colors that draw the characteristic 'weaving' pattern of the species, a natural signature that makes it immediately recognizable.
The profile is broad and harmonious, with marked and regular external ribs, while the interior reveals warm, deep tones that fade into amber. The preservation is impeccable: intact edges, no erosion, and a symmetry that highlights the architectural beauty of the species.
From a collector's perspective, Harpa major is one of the most iconic and sought-after harps. Specimens from Madagascar are particularly appreciated for their natural brilliance and the complexity of their patterns. High-quality shells like this — perfect, well-colored, and with intact structure — are becoming increasingly rare on the market, especially in larger sizes.
A shell that carries with it the charm of tropical seas and the precision of a form sculpted by time: an ideal choice for mature natural history collections, marine cabinets, and for those seeking an elegant and authentic piece to display.
