Harp Shell
Harpa ventricosa
One of the ocean’s most beautifully patterned shells. Named for its sculptural ribs that resemble the strings of a harp. This particular piece comes from the personal collection of Richard van Gelderen, who spent decades collecting shells throughout the 1960s and 70s, and still carries its original collection label.
Origin: Madagascar
Harp Shell
Harpa ventricosa
One of the ocean’s most beautifully patterned shells. Named for its sculptural ribs that resemble the strings of a harp. This particular piece comes from the personal collection of Richard van Gelderen, who spent decades collecting shells throughout the 1960s and 70s, and still carries its original collection label.
Origin: Madagascar