Found directly from the shores of Long Island, these all-natural, baby horseshoe crab molts are framed just for you. Atlantic horseshoe crabs (Limulus polyphemus) come to protected estuaries, inlets, and harbors to spawn or seek shelter when they molt, leaving behind the shells they have outgrown. Living horseshoe crabs which can live more than 20 years are not harmed in any way. Your wall decor could be swimming freely in the sea right now.
These are amazing animals that are not only majestic, but ancient. Horseshoe crabs existed simultaneously with the dinosaurs and can now exist with you. You will not only have a handmade piece of art in your house, but a piece of history.
This specific shadowbox consists of two baby molts of different sizes. This shadowbox is fragile. These are natural objects and may not be perfect (cracks, missing leg segments, etc.) but we believe it adds to the charm, as if you were walking down the shore orders and found them just as they are.
Outer dimensions are 8.75h x 10.75w x 2.75d.
Product code: LARGE Horseshoe orders Crab Shadowbox 8x10" Double Mixed Size - Coastal Art