Codakia Tigerina on a stand

This Codakia tigerina shell has been delicately mounted on a turned wooden base at the Deyrolle workshop. This marine mollusk possesses a certain purity, evident in its geometry and subtle color palette. Native to tropical lagoons, the Codakia tigerina is known for its smooth, nuanced shells and its remarkable bacterial symbiosis, which allows it to thrive in oxygen-poor sediments.

The specimen shown here reveals a natural gradient ranging from cream to pearly yellow, enhanced with pinkish hues. This shell becomes a unique decorative object, somewhere between a scientific artifact and a natural sculpture.