Vintage Coco De Mer from a French Private Collection

Old Coco de Mer (Sea Coconut - Coco de Mer - Lodoicea maldivica) from a French collection, a part has been sawn off at the top and placed back with hinges, also a wire to hang it. Both the front and back are beautifully symmetrical. This Coco de Mer is only found in the Seychelles and until 1994 could only be exported under strict conditions and with a mandatory export certificate. Since 1994 there has been a ban on the export of these beautiful Cocos, making them increasingly rare and valuable. The sea coconut is the largest seed and one of the most sought after natural artifacts. These coconuts grow on the island of Praslin and Curieuse in the Seychelles and have a very suggestive shape. Reference : 283269