Lot 902* ♣ - S18 Out of This World - Tuesday, 18. April 2023, 04.00 PM
MURDER CLAM
Tridacna maxima
Indo-Pacific, 1940
53 × 35 × 44 cm
Indo-Pacific, 1940
53 × 35 × 44 cm
This object contains material of endangered species and is subject to certain trade restrictions. Prospective buyers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import it into another country.
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This maxima clam (Tridacna maxima), also known as the small giant clam, is a species of bivalve mollusc found throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
For hundreds of years, Tricadna maxima has been a staple of curiosity cabinets and sideshows that spin tall tales to gullible audiences. This is probably why molluscs of this size and upwards are often referred to as ‘murder clams’ in popular culture. But the truth is that even the largest molluscs are of no danger to humans.
For hundreds of years, Tricadna maxima has been a staple of curiosity cabinets and sideshows that spin tall tales to gullible audiences. This is probably why molluscs of this size and upwards are often referred to as ‘murder clams’ in popular culture. But the truth is that even the largest molluscs are of no danger to humans.
CHF 800 / 1 500 | (€ 820 / 1 550)
Sold for CHF 2 750 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.