articulated abalone fish bottle opener

this rare and collectible tabletop Mariner's Blue Pacific Abalone Flexible Fish Bottle Opener is from the village of Taxco el Viejo in one of the world's most recognized focal points for the creation of folk art, Guerrero Mexico. Created entirely by hand, it features inlaid Blue Pacific abalone with the natural iridescence exhibiting a lustrous rainbow-like play of color that changes with the angle of view. Abalone is deep-rooted in the vitality of the ocean and has a strong connection with nature and mother earth. Calming and soothing, it expresses the gentleness and beauty of the sea.