this mermaids purse was found in Venice, Fl while hunting for shark teeth on Easter 
I was so fascinated by it’s delicate beauty I had to do a small study and add it to my key encounter series…
original oil on canvas 
8x10
presented in a simple white frame
* Sharks skates and rays lay egg sacks or “mermaids purses” they attach them to the sides of rocks or floating debris/sea grass. They can be black and leathery or brown and sometimes even green