Strombus gigas

This remarkable Strombus gigas , displayed on a black base, is distinguished by its spiral shape and the delicate pinkish hues inside the shell. Its sculptural surface makes it an object that is both natural and graphic, emblematic of cabinets of curiosities. The Strombus gigas shell thickens over time and develops a characteristic flared rim, used by scientists as an indicator of maturity. Its spiral structure obeys mathematical principles similar to the logarithmic spiral, common in the living world.