Octopus Coral. Solomon Islands

Height 20in, width 25in - Sold for $720

Note : Little known to the public is that much of the white coral seen on the market is actually black. It is usually bleached to prepare it for sale. This attractive specimen, offered here in its natural state, is farmed from permitted regions off the coast of the Solomon Islands.  (Copyright © 2002-2008 Bonhams 1793 Ltd., Images and Text All Rights Reserved)