Vtg Jumbo 8" Natural California Red Abalone MOP Shell Haliotis Rufescens Organic

Vtg Jumbo 8" Natural California Red Abalone MOP Shell Haliotis Rufescens Organic

• California Red Abalone Shell

   - Haliotis Rufescens

• Natural, untreated, and unpolished exterior

• Brick-red exterior, with organic growth ripples

• Interior nacre is intact & highly iridescent, with shifting pinks, golds, blues, greens, & pearlescent silvers

• Center features beautiful, prominent, deeply textured muscle scar

• 8" in length, this specimen falls into the rare "Jumbo / Extra-Large" category

• Modern farm-raised abalone rarely exceed 4"–5", making authentic, wild-sized vintage shells like this highly desirable and hard to find

• Thick, dense structure & large central muscle scar provide excellent material for guitar luthiers, jewelry makers, and furniture inlay

• Coastal home decor ~ vanity trinket dish, soap dish, or shelf display

• Perfect size for herbal smudge bowl

MEASUREMENTS

• Total weight of all items: 1 lb 6 oz

• 8" x 6½" x 3"

** Please select the shipping carrier that you prefer, as USPS tends to be far more expensive than other providers in regards to boxes greater than 12" x 12" x 12". Feel free to message me with any questions!!

CONDITION DETAILS

• EXCELLENT, previously owned condition

* No cracks, deep chips, or heavy erosion.

• Minor age-related wear

• No other damage noted

** See photos for additional condition details