Vintage Egyptian wooden wall hanging, hand made with mother of pearl inlay. This exquisite item exudes quality, made from a heavy wood, probably a fruit wood. Some minor age related wear 
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Size: 26 cm round/diameter
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Mother of pearl is an iridescent, organic-inorganic material that forms the inner layer of some mollusk shells. It's also known as nacre.
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Properties
Composition: Made of aragonite, a brick-like structure of hexagonal platelets
Iridescence: Light waves refract off the aragonite layers, creating a rainbow of colors
Strength: A strong and resilient material
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Uses
Jewellery: Mother of pearl is often used to make unique, boho-chic pieces of jewellery
Protective mechanism: The nacre protects oysters from external objects
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Name
The name "mother" comes from the belief that the nacre shields and bears the pearl, similar to a mother to her child