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Cypraeidae Naria Helvola -
Cypraeidae Naria Helvola -
Cypraeidae Naria Helvola -
Cypraeidae Naria Helvola -
Cypraeidae Naria Helvola -

Cypraeidae Naria Helvola - "Honey Cowry"

$ 2.64

Availability: 19 in stock
  • Condition: New
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan

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    About this shell:
    Cypraeidae Naria Helvola - "Honey Cowry""
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    Name:  Cypraeidae Naria Helvola
    Author:  Linnaeus, 1758
    Common Name:  Honey Cowry
    Sizes:  23.58 mm / 25.65 mm
    Locality:  South Horseshoe, Okinawa
    Origins:  Collected live at 15 feet under rocks by C. Boraca while decompressing.
    This is part of our late father's large collection of seashells he obtained while stationed on Okinawa, Japan in 1974-1978.  He was an avid scuba diver and seashell collector.  His interests in shells grew from more than the Indo-Pacific species when he engaged in trading his shells with some of the prominent collectors around the world.
    The patterns and colors are stunning on these shells.  Would make a nice addition to any collection.  Our shells have been thoughtfully taken care of for the last 50 years.  These shells have a natural luster and are in excellent condition.