Item Description

​This item is a single valve (half shell) of Hippopus hippopus, commonly known as the Bear Paw Clam (or Strawberry Clam / Horse's Hoof Clam).

​Key Features:

​Species Identification: Hippopus hippopus (a member of the giant clam family, Tridacnidae, native to the Indo-Pacific region).

​Exterior Pattern: Heavy, broad radial ribs with distinctive reddish/strawberry-pink blotches running in bands across the white ridges.

​Interior: Bright, porcelain-white finish with deep fluting along the wavy margin where the two halves of the clam interlock when closed.

​Size: Approximately 8–10 cm (3.5–4 inches) long, based on the scale of the standard matchbox.

​Estimated Value (South Africa)

​Resale / Retail Market: R100 – R220 ZAR

​Auction Estimate: R50 – R100 ZAR

CONTACT DETAILS:

Auctioneer: Dirsan

Contact No: 082 235 8456

Email: [email protected]