Dragonfly and butterfly made of metal with mother-of-pearl

One of the many animals we have in our collection is the dragonfly and butterfly. Loved by many for their innocent appearance and the elegance of their wings, dragonflies and butterflies come in many types, sizes, and colors, and this is also the case in our collection. These dragonfly and butterfly have a wingspan of approximately 52 cm by 50 cm. The dragonfly and butterfly are attached with a metal decorative bracket and should be hung on the wall.

Mother-of-pearl

Mother-of-pearl, also known as nacre or Capiz in Filipino, is an oyster shell called Placuns Placenta. These shells are commonly known as pearl oysters. The Capiz shell has a translucent character and is often used for windows and lamps in the Philippines. The shells do not belong to protected marine animals, so they can be legally fished. In addition to their use for windows and lamps, these shells are also widely used in works of art. By keeping the shells moist after catching them, they can be shaped slightly before pouring resin over them. The shells are made up of several layers that lie on top of each other. The thickness of the layers can vary between different types of mollusks. Although real mother-of-pearl can be used like glass for windows, it is much more fragile. However, it is also much cheaper than glass.