Bursa Burbo" shell mounted on black wooden baluster patinated

In the refined tradition of cabinets de curiosités this natural shell Bursa Burbo stands as a true object of contemplation.
Carefully mounted on a turned wooden base patinated black, it becomes a unique decorative object that evokes both the naturalistic aesthetics of the period Napoléon III and the poetic spirit of the explorers of the distant seas.

Bursa Burbo, also known as a thick-coast sea snail, is native to tropical waters in the Indo-Pacific region.
This thick and rough shell gastropod, with speckled ivory tones of dark and brown, is an amazing predator: it uses an extensible trunk to capture its prey – sea worms – that it anesthesia with its saliva before consuming them.
This unique strategy reinforces its appeal to marine enthusiasts.

Each shell is a truly natural piece, which means that shape, colour and reliefs can vary slightly, making each copy totally singular.

That it be exhibited in a living room, a library, a desk or a collection showcase, this shell transforms space into a mysterious universe inspired by distant seas.
It is intended for lovers of natural history, the aesthetics of beauty and the curious in search of rarity.

Close your eyes, approach your ear... maybe you will hear the murmur of ocean depths.

Hand-mounted on a baluster-shaped base, turned and patinated black, this object is ready to throne in a library, refined living room or collection showcase.

Dimensions: 38 cm of height approximately x 13 cm diameter / 15" x 5"1.