Selection of 2 Polished Tridacna or Giant Clam

Three old and well used bark cloth beater made out of a wooden shaft with a cross-hatched blackened tip which is lashed into position by a strip of cane. These grooved wooden beater were tools used to pound and soften tree bark, for the processing of bark cloth used as clothing. This tool has many different variations that are seen in indigenous cultures worldwide, yet all for a similar purpose. They vary in size, shapes, and materials. They are carved with parallel striations. Some bark beaters...

Originally known as 'Yeoman Warders', the guards of the Tower of London were first formed in 1485 by Henry VII. Today, they are more commonly known as 'Beef...

Very mysterious and imposing bronze sculpture depicting a mythical giant, half-man, half-ape, armed with a club and about to devour a dinosaur held in his left hand. Most likely of A...

Saint Erasmus or Saint Elmo (Antioch, ca. 240 – Formia, 303) was an Italian bishop and patron saint of the sailors. His attribute was the capstan, a winch on which the anchor chains were rolled up. He died as a martyr for his faith, and his bones were transferred to Gaeta in the 9th century, where they are kept in the cathedral to this day. The electric phenomenon of Saint Elmus fire is named after Saint Erasmus and the 16th C humanist Desiderius Erasmus. Little is known with certainty about Saint Erasmus' life. However, many legends may have been passed on orally until the - no older writings are known with certainty. His birthplace was in present-day Syria. However, the persecution of Christians under Emperor Diocletian forced him to flee to Mount Lebanon...

A 20th century cast giant clam shell. Weathered condition.

This Tridacna Gigas Giant Clamshell is a breathtaking natural specimen, expertly polished, sealed, and professionally restored to enhance its beauty an...

Purchased from a private Parisian collection this wonderful example of a giant clam shell (tridacna gigas) is a real feast for the eyes. Created by mother nature and sought after the...

Authentic giant clam shell specimen with its iconic sculptural form and sea inspired colors and textures.