Conch shell horn
Conch shells have fascinated people since time immemorial and continue to do so to this day. Apart from being admired for their unique shape and the peculiar sound they create when being used as trumpets, they are also embraced as very practical objects. The variety of ways in which they have been put to use is truly immense.
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The countless stories of the conch shell
story by Niek Loderichs.Turbinella Pyrum is a type of sea slug that is mostly found in the shallow waters of the Indian peninsula. This is the story of how a simple conch shell travelled from the bottom of the Indian ocean, wandered the globe and ended up in the hands of a collector in the Netherlands.