Parker & Morris: The Art of Decorating - 17th April 2024
Lot 820
λ A COLLECTION OF RARE MANUS ISLAND GREEN SNAIL SHELLS
Estimate £100 - £200 | Hammer £2394
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Description
λ A COLLECTION OF RARE MANUS ISLAND GREEN SNAIL SHELLS
PAPUSTYLA PULCHERRIMA (17)
4.2cm long (max)
Provenance
Parker & Morris: The Art of Decorating.
The Manus Island tree snail is only found on Manus Island of Papua New Guinea. It is also called the emerald green snail or 'forest jewel'.
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