Natural Hump Backed Cowrie shell, known scientifically as Mauritia mauritiana.
Recognisable for its rich reddish brown colouring with darker markings and pale underside, this is one of the larger and heavier cowrie species. The surface has the smooth, porcelain like finish typical of cowries.
These shells are vintage shop stock from a coastal gift shop that closed in the 1980s. They have been stored for decades and are not recent imports.
Available in two size ranges:
6 to 7cm 7cm+
Each shell is natural and unpolished, with variation in pattern, tone and character.
Rather than photographed individually, we will carefully select a shell for you from the chosen size range, ensuring good colour and overall quality.
10% from each purchase will be donated to the Marine Conservation Society to support their work protecting our seas and coastlines.
Ideal for collectors, coastal displays or natural history inspired interiors.
