拍品 836* ♣ - A207 Out of This World - Montag, 04. Dezember 2023, 04.00 PM
COCO DE MER
Lodoicea
Seychelles
1950
35 × 27 × 16 cm
Seychelles
1950
35 × 27 × 16 cm
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Provenance: Swiss private collection
The coco de mer, a rare species of palm tree native to the Seychelles archipelago in the Indian Ocean, is the subject of various legends and lore.
Before the Seychelles were discovered and settled, nuts of this species were sometimes carried by the ocean currents to distant shores, such as those of the Maldives, where the tree was unknown. These floating nuts did not germinate. The exceptional size and suggestive form of the nut, the circumstances of its discovery, and some unusual qualities of the trees have given rise to several legends.
Beyond its cultural and artistic significance, the coco de mer is a botanical wonder. Its sheer size, with some fruits weighing up to 40 pounds, and unique growth patterns make it a captivating subject for botanists and nature enthusiasts.
The coco de mer's beauty is a combination of its unique botanical characteristics, cultural importance, and the elegant shapes that often adorns the seeds, making it a symbol of natural wonder and artistic expression.
For centuries, these objects were a classic ‘curiosity cabinet’ item, that was a must for any collection.
The coco de mer, a rare species of palm tree native to the Seychelles archipelago in the Indian Ocean, is the subject of various legends and lore.
Before the Seychelles were discovered and settled, nuts of this species were sometimes carried by the ocean currents to distant shores, such as those of the Maldives, where the tree was unknown. These floating nuts did not germinate. The exceptional size and suggestive form of the nut, the circumstances of its discovery, and some unusual qualities of the trees have given rise to several legends.
Beyond its cultural and artistic significance, the coco de mer is a botanical wonder. Its sheer size, with some fruits weighing up to 40 pounds, and unique growth patterns make it a captivating subject for botanists and nature enthusiasts.
The coco de mer's beauty is a combination of its unique botanical characteristics, cultural importance, and the elegant shapes that often adorns the seeds, making it a symbol of natural wonder and artistic expression.
For centuries, these objects were a classic ‘curiosity cabinet’ item, that was a must for any collection.
CHF 800 / 1 500 | (€ 820 / 1 550)
以瑞士法郎銷售 CHF 3 125 (包含買家佣金)
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