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The Conch Shell (Large)

Maritime Archaeology Museum Maritime History Colonial
Period
Colonial
Date
2025-10-17
Dimensions
L - 18cm , Di - 29cm, Th - 0.1cm
Site
Avondstar shipwreck
Inventory
ATS/05/GHL/48

Full Description

The Conch shells recovered from the Avondster ship belong to a variety of mollusk known as "Turbinella pyrum". Conch shells were precious commodity in the ancient Indian Ocean luxury trade. According to the oriental tradition the Conch shells turned southwards are considered as a symbol of fortune.

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