Hand-Carved Helmet Shell
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Details & Specs
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- Discontinued
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- Date Added:
- November 23, 2004
- Shipping Weight:
- 1.00 lbs
- Model:
- Cameo
- Condition:
- New
- Return Period:
- 30 days
- Can Ship To:
- United States (except APO/FPO)
Description
This beautifully hand-carved Helmet Shell was forged in Italy by artisans who have practiced this art for centuries. Each shell design slightly varies due to the uniqueness of each carving.
Measurements: 7-8 inches
The Helmet is one of many species of tropical marine univalve shells belonging to Cassis and allied genera. Many of them are large and handsome; several have been traditionally used for cutting as cameos, and hence are called cameo shells. This substantially sized West Indian cameo conch (Cassis cameo) is ideal for the true sealife enthusiast and/or collector.
In keeping a conscientious attitude regarding the environment, the majority of shells we offer are by-products of the seafood industry. They are gathered for their meat and not soley for their beautiful shells. We do not carry specimen shells which are associated with endangered or threatened species. This is the reason that certain shells may become unavailable from time to time....to prevent over gathering. No shells have been collected by a method called "dynamiting".
Every shell shipment is strictly governed and inspected by the US Department of Fish and Wildlife Service prior to its release. Our import partner is well respected by all Fish and Wildlife agents they have worked with over the past 45 years.
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