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| Auction Closes At: |
11:11:00 07/24/2024 |
| Time Remaining: |
Closed |
| Lot# & Name: |
524. Coco de Mer “Lodoicea Maldivica” |
| Estimate: |
$400-$800 |
| Current High Bid: |
$300.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$300.00 |
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| Category: |
Ethnographic and Tribal Art
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| Sub Category: |
Miscellaneous
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| Culture or Country: |
Seychelles.
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| Period: |
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| Size: |
11-1/2”H. |
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| Description: |
Rare old coco de mer nut seed. The endangered palm tree produces the largest nut in the world, and is found only on two islands of the Seychelles archipelago in the Indian ocean. The female trees produce the famous double coconut seeds, such as this one, with a form calling to mind a female shape. |
| Provenance: |
Private California collection, acquired from old Cincinnati OH. estate in family since the 1950's. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$60.00 |
| International: |
$128.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Coco de Mer “Lodoicea Maldivica”
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