50 grams of varied bull's eye (Mucuna and Dioclea), not pierced, glossy, about 10 remarkable seeds

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From 20 to 35mm in length, a bull's eye collection for unique creations in natural materials. 9 varieties: Mucuna urens, Mucuna diplax, Mucuna macrocarpa, Mucuna paniculata, Mucuna interrupta, Mucuna gigantea, Dioclea megacarpa, Dioclea wilsonii, Dioclea reflexa.

There are a hundred species of Mucuna and about fifty specie of Dioclea, all producing marble-like seeds particularly hard. English common names include bull’s eye seed, hamburger bean or sea purse depending on the variety.

Traditionally kept in homes, in the pocket or as a necklace to ward off the evil eye, it is considered a real lucky charm in many parts of the world: the West Indies, South America and even northern Europe when they fail on a beach after a long trip.