This Coco is just a Masterpiece! This great specimen is very rare thanks to its highly sophisticated design with polished exterior and natural/unpolished center. Very few coco de mer have been designed like this. The ripe fruit is heavy (15kg to 25kg), so it cannot float on the water, it sinks instead until the flesh inside the fruit decomposes and then resurface thanks to gases inside. This is why we thought for a long time that this was the fruit of an unknown marine tree, hence the name “sea coconut”. Prince William and his new wife Kate Middleton had one at the end of their 10-day honeymoon in Seychelles. Coco de mer are also called “coco fesse” and there are very rare now. This specimen is sold with the wooden stand which highlights the coco. The coco de mer can be easily removed from the stand thanks to a small screw inserted into the coconut. Natural imperfections, such as cracks or irregularities, may be visible, as this is a natural item. Specimen legally imported into the EU before CITES listing (Annex III, 2010). As this is a pre-Convention specimen from an old collection, no CITES certificate or additional documentation will be provided, as none were issued or required at the time. Buyers are responsible for complying with their local regulations. Year : 1972 Size with the stand : 37,5x20,5x12cm Size without the stand : 25x20,5x12cm Weight without the stand : 1010 g Origin : Seychelles