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Shells on display at the Horniman Museum in London, England #158449430
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From clam to pearl shell, whalebone to fish skins, the Pacific Ocean has provided a wealth of materials inspiring generations of artisans. These treasures circulate as currency, adorn the body and communicate status. They reveal deep relationships between communities and their marine environment.The most common use of the conch is as a signalling device to announce a wide variety of both secular and religious events.
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