Product of South Africa

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.Greater Kudu are not an endangered species and not subject to CITES. Not for export to Canada as they may be problems clearing them through the CFIA.

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$17.00 per set for labor. Kudu are not an endangered species and not subject to CITES. Not for export to Canada as there may...

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$17.00 per set for labor. Kudu are not an endangered species and not subject to CITES. Not for export to Canada as there may...

These are packs of 50 lightly cleaned African abalone shells. The shells are approximately 1.5" to 2.5" long. You will not receive the exact shells from the photos but something similar.  Expect some variability as these are natural products. Abalone shells are often used for smudging ceremonies by the Native Americans in the United States and Canada. These abalone shells have been lightly cleaned and disinfected. They have rough edges. They are not as nicely prepared as our cleaned...

Abalone shells are often used for smudging ceremonies by the Native Americans in the United States and Canada.  These abalone shells have been lightly cleaned and disinfected and have had the edges brushed with a diamond-edged grinding wheel to knock off the sharp edges. They are not as nicely prepared as our cleaned and edged African abalone shells, but are ideal for use in economy smudge pot kits. Expect a mix of sizes averaging around 4”. Some shells may be as small as 3” with others...

This is a real African wildebeest skull top with horns. It does not have a lower jaw. Blue and black wildebeest are not an endangered species and are not subject to CITES controls. A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the USA.

This is a professionally cleaned springbok skull with horn caps but with no lower jaws. Springbok are NOT endangered and are very common in southern Africa. They are often hunted for food. In fact, on my trips to South Africa I usually enjoy springbok steaks at a variety of restaurants.A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside of the USA.

These Murex ramosa shells are from the waters surrounding South Africa. The large shells are 6" to 8" long and 5" high.

These Murex ramosa shells are from the waters surrounding South Africa. The small shells are 4.5" to 5" long and 3.5" high.

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...

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 medium pieces are typically 10 to 12 cm long or 4" to 4.5".  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 two 1 kilogram bags...

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 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 counted two 1 kilogram bags at...

This is a real Nile crocodile skull.  The skull was professionally cleaned and partially whitened.  As this is a natural product, the skull will have some imperfections, for example, broken teeth.  Any teeth that came out of the skull during the cleaning process have been glued back into the skull. It will make a great display item or as a gift for a skull collector. The Nile crocodile skull is a by-product of South Africa's farming industry. Not for export. Subject to CITES....

Abalone shells are often used for smudging ceremonies by the Native Americans in the United States and Canada.The natural abalone shells have been highly polished to a beautiful sheen inside and out. It takes about four hours to polish one shell. These are beautiful decorative pieces or they can be used for inlay on rifle stocks, knives, and other items.Shells that are 5.5" and larger are Wild. Smaller than 5.5" shells are Ranch-raised.This particular species of abalone was placed under CITES...

Abalone shells are often used for smudging ceremonies by the Native Americans in the United States and Canada. The natural red abalone shells have been highly polished to a beautiful sheen inside and out. It takes about four hours to polish one shell. These are beautiful decorative pieces or they can be used for inlay on rifle stocks, knives, and other items. Shells that are 5.5" and larger are Wild. Smaller than 5.5" shells are Ranch-raised. This particular species of abalone was placed under...

Abalone shells are often used for smudging ceremonies by the Native Americans in the United States and Canada. The polished abalone shells have been highly polished to a beautiful sheen inside and out. It takes about four hours to polish one shell. These are beautiful decorative pieces or they can be used for inlay on rifle stocks, knives, and other items. Shells that are 5.5" and larger are Wild. Smaller than 5.5" shells are Ranch-raised. The larger shells (5.5" and larger) are generally from...

Abalone shells are often used for smudging ceremonies by the Native Americans in the United States and Canada. The polished abalone shells have been highly polished to a beautiful sheen inside and out. It takes about four hours to polish one shell. These are beautiful decorative pieces or they can be used for inlay on rifle stocks, knives, and other items. Shells that are 5.5" and larger are Wild. Smaller than 5.5" shells are Ranch-raised. The larger shells (5.5" and larger) are generally from...

Abalone shells are often used for smudging ceremonies by the Native Americans in the United States and Canada. The polished abalone shells have been highly polished to a beautiful sheen inside and out. It takes about four hours to polish one shell. These are beautiful decorative pieces or they can be used for inlay on rifle stocks, knives, and other items. Shells that are 5.5" and larger are Wild. Smaller than 5.5" shells are Ranch-raised. The larger shells (5.5" and larger) are generally from...

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 3" to 4" 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.

These highly polished turbo shells are beautiful decorative shells. They are measured from the opening across the shell length-wise. The jumbo shells are 4" or longer. 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.

These highly polished turbo shells are beautiful decorative shells. They are measured from the opening across the shell length-wise. The large shells are 2" to 3" 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.

These highly polished turbo shells are beautiful decorative shells. They are measured from the opening across the shell length-wise. The medium shells are 1.5" to 2" 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.

These highly polished turbo shells are beautiful decorative shells. They are measured from the opening across the shell length-wise. The small shells are 1" to 1.5" 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.

Ideal for craftsmaking, these genuine ram/sheep horns measure between 18" to 23" long along the curl of the horn, and 3" to 4.5" wide at the open ends. These weigh approximately 0.9 to 1.1 lbs. 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$17.00 per set for labor. These horns are a by-product of the farming industry and...