Large giant clam shell

A late 19th century highly decorative giant clam shell of large proportions.This shell is in very good condition, there is evidence of a small hole as seen in the last two photos.The giant clam shell is the largest of the bi-valve molluscs found in the World and they can live for around 100 years, mostly found in the South Pacific and Indian Oceans.This giant clam shell is a genuine shell and not a reproduction.The shell could be used for a various display purposes both inside a property as well as outside in a garden.