Conch Collection (page 5)

A strange visitor brings a war telegram to the Czar, Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, [1904 or 1905], 1 print : woodcut, color

Study of Triton Blowing a Conch Shell (recto), Partial Study of an Arm (verso); Agostino Carracci, Italian, 1557 - 1602; about 1600; Black and white chalk on blue paper (recto); black chalk (verso)

Giovanni Antonio Faldoni after Parmigianino (Italian, c. 1690-c. 1770), Nude Man Blowing a Conch, 1735, etching and engraving printed in sanguine on laid paper

Beach near Conil de la Frontera, Costa de la Luz, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Dunes, Conil de la Frontera, Costa de la Luz, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Diver and Fluted Giant Clam (Tridacna squamosa), Indian Ocean, Maldives

Texture, sea shells, filtered fractally

Snail shells on the bottom of the sea, 3D computer graphics

Coral sand, Mannin Bay, Ballyconneely, Connemara, County Galway, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Scallops, including Great Scallop (Pecten maximus)

AUDUBON: TERNS. Forsters Tern (Sterna forsteri), top, and Snowy-crowned, or Trudeau s, Tern (Sterna trudeaui). Engraving after John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

AUDUBON: GOOSE. Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis). Engraving after John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

Type of French Fisherwoman from Northern France, with some impressive conch shells in her basket. Date: circa 1905

Tropical Caribbean, Grenada, Grand Anse Beach. Conch shell at surfs edge

Caribbean, Grenada, St. Georges. An array of conch shells and coral at The Carenage

Long Bay Beach, Shell (Strombus gigas), Antigua, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Scorpion Spider Conch (Lambis scorpius) adult, close-up of eyes, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Trapezium Horse Conch (Pleuroploca trapezium) adult, on black sand at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Trapezium Horse Conch (Pleuroploca trapezium)

Adult and juvenile Pink conch (Strombus gigas)

Shell Forms C017 / 3510
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing various shell forms. A seashell or sea shell, also known simply as a shell, is a hard, protective outer layer created by an animal that lives in the sea

Conch shell C019 / 1337
Conch shell. Underside of the shell of a conch (Lambis cristinae) sea snail. This species of marine gastropod mollusc is found in the Indian Ocean. This specimen measures 164mm long

Harpoon carved from antler. Cast of a prehistoric antler harpoon produced by the Magdalenian culture of Western Europe. This artefact, which dates from 11, 000 to 18

Conch shell C019 / 1336
Conch shell. Shell of a conch (Lambis cristinae) sea snail. This species of marine gastropod mollusc is found in the Indian Ocean. This specimen measures 164mm long

Conch shell C019 / 1358
Conch shell. Shell of a conch (Tibia insulae) sea snail. This species of marine gastropod mollusc is found in the Indian Ocean and Red Sea. This specimen measures 190mm long

Arabian tibia shells C016 / 6017
Pair of Arabian tibia shells (Tibia insulae-chorab). This pointed gastropod can be found in the Indian Ocean in intertidal regions up to 50 metres deep

Trapezium horse conch shells C016 / 6030
Pair of trapezium horse conch (Pleuroploca trapezium) shells. This marine gastropod originates from the Indo-Pacific

Arabian tibia shells C016 / 6016
Pair of Arabian tibia shells (Tibia insulae-chorab). This pointed gastropod can be found in the Indian Ocean in intertidal regions up to 50 metres deep

Trapezium horse conch shells C016 / 6015
Pair of true tulip (Fasciolaria tulipa) shells. The true tulip is a carnivorous gastropod that is closely related to the horse conch

Gustavus Brander, British naturalist C016 / 5303
Gustavus Brander (1720-1787), British naturalist. Brander, from a Swedish family, was a trustee of the British Museum from 1761

Spider conch, artwork C013 / 6794
Spider conch. Watercolour of a spider conch (Lambris chiragra) by Sarah Stone (c. 1760-1844)

Strombus luhuanus, red-mouthed stromb
Watercolour 392 by Thomas Watling, entitled Gung-e-ra-nere, from the Watling Collection

Tibia insulae-chorab, Arabian tibia
Apair of Arabian tibia shells (Tibia insulae-chorab), This amazing, pointed gastropod can be found in the Indian Ocean in intertidal regions upto 50 metres deep

Pleuroploca trapezium, trapezium horse conch
A pair of trapezium horse conch (Pleuroploca trapezium). This marine gastropod originates from the Indo-Pacific

Lambis lambis, common spider conch
A pair of common spider conch (Lambis lambis). This heavilly ornamented gastropod, has large shell projections, it originates from the Western Indo-Pacific

Lambris chiragra, spider conch
Watercolour of a spider conch by Sarah Stone (c. 1760-1844) from the collection of Sir Ashton Lever

Strombus tricornis, lightfoot
Shell specimen with Martin Listers engraving from his Historiae Sive Synopsis Methodicae Conchyliorum, 1685-1692, plate 873

Gustavus Brander (1720-1787)
Trustee of the British Museum and Director of the Bank of England. Here depicted holding the type specimen of Strombus amplus

Strombus pugilis, West Indian fighting conch
Plate 854 by Martin Lister from his Historia Conchylorium, 1685-1692

Panamic horse conch mantle, or pleuroploca princeps

Conch Shells, Half Moon Caye, World Heritage Site-Lighthouse Reef Atoll, Belize. (RF)

Mexico, Guerrero, Zihuatanejo. Young Man in Mayan Costume (MR) holding large Conch Shell

Queen conch onshore before sunset (Strombus gigas Linne) Florida

Caribbean, Grenada. Conch shells for sale

Conch Shell on the beach on Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas

A Japanese satire depicting a miserable looking Chinese Emperor and Empress seated on a raised platform with percussion
JAPANESE CARTOON, c1895. A Japanese satire depicting a miserable looking Chinese Emperor and Empress seated on a raised platform with percussion musicians seated in front of them

SHELLS, 1776. Page from Thomas Jeffersons copy of Elements of Conchology, by Emanuel Mendes da Costa, 1776. Shells are identified as follows

CONCH SHELL TRUMPET, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

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"Exploring the Mysteries of the Conch: From Scandinavian Girls to Tropical Reefs" Intriguing and diverse, the conch shell has captivated cultures around the world for centuries. Just like a Northern Scandinavian girl delicately holding a bouquet of flowers in a stone niche, this fascinating marine creature holds its own secrets within. Dating back to 1618, Ambrosius Boss's masterpiece "Gunbai and Horagai - Japan" showcases how conchs were revered as musical instruments by different civilizations. These shells were not only used for their enchanting melodies but also played an important role in ceremonies and rituals. Venturing into tropical waters, we discover a small aggregation of queen conch off Cat Island in the Bahamas. This majestic species, known scientifically as Lobatus gigas, is celebrated for its vibrant colors and intricate patterns. Witnessing these creatures laying eggs in Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park reveals their dedication to ensuring future generations thrive. As we observe a queen conch extending its proboscis and stalked eyes while gracefully moving through seagrass meadows, it becomes evident that these creatures possess remarkable adaptability. In harmony with their surroundings, they coexist with other marine life such as algae-feeding juvenile fish or even Chiragra spider conchs found amidst diverse tropical reefs like Tulamben. The historical significance of conchs cannot be overlooked either. A glimpse into the past takes us to Helgoland, Germany where fishermen are seen catching oysters in 1892. This image serves as a reminder that throughout history, humans have relied on these shells not only for sustenance but also economic purposes. From ancient times to modern-day appreciation, the allure of the conch continues unabated. Whether it's being transformed into exquisite jewelry or cherished as decorative pieces symbolizing prosperity and good luck – just like those treasured by negro slaves – these shells hold immense cultural value.