Sculptures of sea shells

Hi everyone,

Sea shells have been used by people for many different purposes. In history, sea shells have been used as a medium of exchange in various places including Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean islands. They have also been used as tools because of their strength and various shapes.

Sea shells have played a part in religion and spirituality, sometimes even as ritual objects. They have also been used as musical instruments and as jewellery. Outdoor sculptures have also been made depicting sea shells. Some of the most famous sculptures are given below.

                                        Akulam Shanku in India
 Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Akkulam_shanku.jpg

                          The Scallo in Aldeburgh by Maggi Hambling
Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:The_Scallop,_Maggi_Hambling,_Aldeburgh.jpg

                                        Sea Shell Sculpture in Jeddah
Source : http://susieofarabia.wordpress.com/2008/05/04/sea-shell-sculptures/

Platt Byard Dovell White Architects built this sculpture, Manhattan Can Chowder, - See more at: http://www.cadalyst.com/management/build-a-car-out-food-can-do-5878#sthash.VW17qlrW.dpuf

Manhattan Can Chowder by Platt Byard Dovell White Architects
Source : http://www.cadalyst.com/management/build-a-car-out-food-can-do-5878

If I ever get the chance to build a sea shell sculpture, I want to build this one.

I collected this sea shell at the beach in Mt. Lavinia.

                               My hand drawn sketch of the sea shell