Product of South Africa

Abalone shells are often used for smudging ceremonies by the Native Americans in the United States and Canada. The African green abalone shells shown above are edged and cleaned. They have been cleaned and polished on the inside; the outside is clean, but still rough. The sizes have been obtained by measuring the longest side of the shell with a flat ruler. We weighed five random shells in this size and found the average weight per shell is approximately 0.15 pound or 0.07 kilogram. This...

These tumbled African abalone shell pieces come in 1 kilogram bags of mixed assorted sizes. They are great for use in aquariums, terrariums, gardens, floral decorations, and jewelry. Colors may vary between dye lots. Please note that over time the dyes will fade if the shell is left in the sun.If you want to drill the abalone shell pieces, we recommend drilling them in water with a drill press. We do not offer this service.Please call for pricing on large orders (1,000 kilos or more) directly...

These highly polished turbo shells are beautiful decorative shells. They are measured from the opening across the shell length-wise. The extra large shells are 4" to 5" long. Commonly known as alikrekel, periwinkel, and maggi pie. Turbos are not an endangered species and are not subject to CITES controls. A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S.

We have a limited number of ostrich egg shells with various designs on them. They are all about 7" tall.Please specify the design that you want when you order - see the gallery below for some of the styles we have in stock.A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the USA.

These tumbled African abalone shell pieces come in 1 kilogram (2.2 pound) bags. The pieces are 6 to 12 millimeters or 0.24 to 0.47 inches. There is some minor color variation from bag to bag and piece to piece as these are natural products. They are great for use in terrazzo flooring, swimming pool finishes, aquariums, terrariums, gardens, floral decorations, and of course, jewelry. If you want to drill the abalone shell pieces, we recommend drilling them in water with a drill press. We...

These are the tumbled edges of African abalone shells that have been dyed turquoise. They are also called lips, spikes, or rims. They can be used in shell crafts and make perfect trim on mirrors as shown in the pictures. The small pieces are typically 5 to 10 cm long or 2" to 4".  You will get a selection similar to the one shown. The lips are priced by the gram. They come in 1 kilogram bags but can be sold in smaller quantities, i.e. 1/4 kilogram, 1/2 kilogram, or 3/4 kilogram bags. We...

These are tanned springbok skins. These skins are ideal for use as rugs and wall hangings, or they can be draped over chairs. They can be used to make pillows, handbags, placemats, Zulu warrior shields, and drum covers. The damaged skins can be cut up into smaller warrior shields, key chain fobs in the shape of the African continent, etc. The #1 grade are very clean (no rips, tears, holes) and are not as nice as the select grade. The hair side of the skins are quite nice. There may be minor...

These tumbled African abalone shell pieces come in 1 kilogram bags of mixed assorted sizes. They are great for use in aquariums, terrariums, gardens, floral decorations, and jewelry. Colors may vary between dye lots. Please note that over time the dyes will fade if the shell is left in the sun. If you want to drill the abalone shell pieces, we recommend drilling them in water with a drill press. We do not offer this service. Please call for pricing on large orders (1,000 kilos or more)...

These are hair-on boar bok skins from South Africa. Also known as boerbok and boer goat, this species of goat have hides that are all mainly creamy white with bits of dark brown, with some variation in color design. For example, they may be all white, white with brown speckles, or white with a splotch of brown at the neck.

These are tanned grey rhebok skins. Also known as grey rhebuck, it is a species of medium-sized antelope with the specific name capreolus in Latin meaning 'little goat'.The grey rhebok has a long neck, narrow ears, and straight, sharp horns that are ringed at the base. Only the males have horns. The coat is short and dense and are various shades of grey.Grey Rhebok are not an endangered species and not subject to CITES. A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the USA. ...

Kudu are a large antelope that is common in Africa. They are mostly hollow. They are measured around the curve from the highest point at the base to the tip of the horn. We often get requests for matched sets. The horns come in loose. We can do our best to get horns that match as well as possible. This takes time to sort through the horns and we charge a sorting fee of US$16.00 per set for labor. Kudu are not an endangered species and not subject to CITES. Not for export to Canada as there may...

These tumbled African abalone shell pieces come in 1 kilogram bags. They are great for use in aquariums, terrariums, gardens, floral decorations, and jewelry. These shell pieces were cleaned and treated with hydrogen peroxide. There are approximately 230 pieces in a 1 kilogram bag. If you want to drill the abalone shell pieces, we recommend drilling them in water with a drill press. We do not offer this service. Please call for pricing on large orders (1,000 kilos or more) directly from South...

These tumbled African abalone shell pieces come in 1 kilogram (2.2 pound) bags. The pieces are 4 to 6 millimeters or 0.16 to 0.24 inches. There is some minor color variation from bag to bag and piece to piece as these are natural products. They are great for use in terrazzo flooring, swimming pool finishes, aquariums, terrariums, gardens, floral decorations, and of course, jewelry. If you want to drill the abalone shell pieces, we recommend drilling them in water with a drill press. We do...

These tumbled African abalone shell pieces come in 1 kilogram (2.2 pound) bags. The pieces are 12 to 19 millimeters or 0.47 to 0.75 inches.These shell pieces were cleaned and treated with hydrogen peroxide. There is some minor color variation from bag to bag and piece to piece as these are natural products. They are great for use in terrazzo flooring, swimming pool finishes, aquariums, terrariums, gardens, floral decorations, and of course, jewelry. If you want to drill the abalone shell...

These warthog tusks are sorted by size. They are measured with a tape measure on the outside curve. The tusk is hollow inside with a solid part at the tip. The longer the tusk is, the larger the solid part is. The extra-large tusks are about 3/4 solid whereas the small tusks are solid at the tips only. These tusks will have natural marks, cracks, chips, or other flaws. The average weight of the tusks are shown below. Size Average Weight 2" to 3" 0.035 lbs 4" to 5" 0.071 lbs 6" to 7" 0.131 lbs...

These tumbled African abalone shell pieces come in 1 kilogram bags. They are great for use in aquariums, terrariums, gardens, floral decorations, and jewelry. These shell pieces were cleaned and treated with hydrogen peroxide.There are approximately 2,270 pieces in a 1 kilogram bag. If you want to drill the abalone shell pieces, we recommend drilling them in water with a drill press. We do not offer this service. Please call for pricing on large orders (1,000 kilos or more) directly from South...

The alpaca noil or hair is sold in 1 kilogram (2.2 pound) bags. Noil is the English term for cleaned wool waste. It is short-hair wool that is not good for making yarn, but is excellent for stuffing pillows, dog beds, comforters, or even to make a stuffed dog toy. The noil is washed and sterilized.

These are tanned springbok skins. These skins are ideal for use as rugs and wall hangings, or they can be draped over chairs. They can be used to make pillows, handbags, placemats, Zulu warrior shields, and drum covers. The damaged skins can be cut up into smaller warrior shields, key chain fobs in the shape of the African continent, etc. The #1 grade are very clean (no rips, tears, holes) and are not as nice as the select grade. The hair side of the skins are quite nice. There may be minor...

These are assorted extra large African porcupine quills. The tips are good and the quills do not have any significant damage. The extra large quills are 12” or longer and 3 to 6 mm thick in the middle. These quills can be used for fishing bobbers. The quills have been cleaned and sterilized. A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the USA. South African porcupines are not endangered.

These tumbled African abalone shell pieces come in 1 kilogram bags. They are great for use in aquariums, terrariums, gardens, floral decorations, and jewelry. These shell pieces were cleaned only. If you want to drill the abalone shell pieces, we recommend drilling them in water with a drill press. We do not offer this service. Please call for pricing on large orders (1,000 kilos or more) directly from South Africa. This particular species of abalone was recently placed under CITES III trade...

This beautiful nautilus shell is mounted in a wooden frame. Nautilus shells are subject to CITES controls and are not for export.

We have a limited number of ostrich egg shells with various designs on them. They are all about 7" tall.Please specify the design that you want when you order - see the gallery below for some of the styles we have in stock.A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the USA.

These are the tumbled edges of African abalone shells. They are also called lips, spikes or rims. They can be used in shell crafts and make perfect trim on mirrors as shown in the pictures. The large pieces are typically 12 cm and longer or 4.5" and longer.  You will get a selection similar to the one shown. The lips are priced by the gram.  They come in 1 kilogram bags but can be sold in smaller quantities, i.e. 1/4 kilogram, 1/2 kilogram, or 3/4 kilogram bags. We counted...

Abalone shells are often used for smudging ceremonies by the Native Americans in the United States and Canada. The African green abalone shells shown above are edged and cleaned. They have been cleaned and polished on the inside; the outside is clean, but still rough. The sizes have been obtained by measuring the longest side of the shell with a flat ruler. We weighed five random shells in this size and found the average weight per shell is approximately 0.26 pound or 0.12 kilogram. This...