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An exceptionally heavy giant Hawaiian Tiger Cowrie with tremendous presence.
Offered here is a beautiful Cypraea tigris schilderiana from Hawaii, measuring approximately 111.8 × 79.4 mm and weighing an impressive 189.21 grams.
This mature specimen is particularly broad, inflated and exceptionally heavy for its length. The dorsal surface displays a creamy ground color covered with bold dark brown to nearly black spotting, a pronounced dark dorsal line and excellent natural gloss. The underside is beautifully pale, with a clean aperture and strongly developed teeth.
Species/Form: Cypraea tigris schilderiana
Origin: Hawaii
Size: approx. 111.8 × 79.4 mm
Weight: 189.21 g
Grade: Near Gem
Original collection data: None
At 111.8 mm, this is a very large Tiger Cowrie, but its extraordinary 189.21 g weight and broad, inflated morphology are what really distinguish the specimen. It has tremendous physical presence in hand.
Condition is conservatively graded Near Gem, with excellent overall presentation, strong natural gloss, attractive terminals, a clean pale base and well-developed teeth. Any minor natural growth or age characteristics can be examined in the detailed photographs.
A beautiful collector specimen combining giant size, exceptional weight, inflated form and excellent eye appeal.
The exact specimen pictured is the shell you will receive. Please examine all photographs carefully for coloration, form and condition.
