Conch Collection

Northern Scandinavian girl in traditional costume, lisening to the sound of the sea in a conch shell. Possibly a young member of the Sami People. circa 1910s

Bouquet of flowers in a stone niche, 1618, by Ambrosius Boss
Ambrosius Bosschaert the Elder (1573-1621). Dutch painter. Bouquet of flowers in a stone niche, 1618. National Museum of Art. Copenhagen. Denmark

Denticulated fusee shell, Tibia fusus conch shell. Illustration copied from Albertus Seba
FLO4641384 Denticulated fusee shell, Tibia fusus conch shell. Illustration copied from Albertus Seba. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine,"

The Triumph of Venus, 1740. Creator: Francois Boucher
The Triumph of Venus, 1740

Allegory of the Sound, 1622. Creator: Isaac Isaacsz
Allegory of the Sound, 1622

Vill Vallareman (a Fairy Shepherd), 1910. Creator: John Bauer
Vill Vallareman (a Fairy Shepherd), 1910

Boy Sounding Conch Shell, Mid-19th century. Creator: Shunkosai Chogetsu
Boy Sounding Conch Shell, Mid-19th century

Design for a wall decoration with Neptune and entourage, 1751. Creator: Ruik Keyert
Design for a wall decoration with Neptune and entourage, 1751

Allegory on the Abdication of Emperor Charles v in Brussels, c.1635-c.1640. Creator: Frans Francken II
Allegory on the Abdication of Emperor Charles v in Brussels, c.1635-c.1640. Other Title(s): Allegory of the Abdication of Emperor Charles V

The Queen of Sheba, ready to leave her kingdom to find King Solomon, seated on a mother... 1925
The Queen of Sheba, ready to leave her kingdom to find King Solomon, seated on a mother-of-pearl conch, 1925

Venus riding a conch at left and cowering man (Jason) at right, Eros riding a makes... ca. 1530-50. Creator: Anon
Venus riding a conch at left and cowering man (Jason) at right, Eros riding a makeshift boat holding a bow between them, ca. 1530-50

Triton Blowing on a Conch, c.1618. Creator: Jacob III de Gheyn
Triton Blowing on a Conch, c.1618

A small aggreggation of queen conch (Lobatus gigas) off Cat Island, Bahamas

Queen conch (Lobatus gigas) laying eggs in the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, Exuma, Bahamas

Queen conch (Strombus gigas) extending its proboscis and stalked eyes at it moves across the sand by coral reef. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Goddess Durga Miniature Painting on Paper
3609762 Goddess Durga Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Florida, Marco Island, Beach, woman beachcombing
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Sea shells

Conch by water

Pile of sea shells

Florida, The Keys, Islamorada, Theater by the Sea

Aruba, Sunset Scene at Juanita beach

Aruba, Baby beach scene

Sealife II
Pictufy

Shell on the beach. Sea shell on beach over seascape background

Sea shell on beach over seascape background. Peaceful beach closeup scenery

Queen conch (Aliger gigas) in a seagrass (Thalassia testudinum) meadow, Bahamas

Chiragra spider conch shell (Harpago chiragra) in diverse tropical reef, Tulamben, North coast, Bali, Indonesia. Lesser Sunda Islands

Queen conch (Lobatus gigas) juvenile feeding on algae growing on Seagrass (Thalassia testudinum) blades. Eleuthera, Bahamas

Gunbai and Horagai - Japan
Two Horagai, traditional Japanese conch shell trumpets flanked by three gunbai (gunbai-uchiwa) once held by military leaders (such as daimyo) and priests in the past

Fishermen catching oysters, Helgoland, Germany, photo or illustration, published 1892
1900s, 19th-century, accurate, agrarian, agricultural, agriculturally, animals, aquacultures, aquafarming, archive, arthropoda, arthropods, bivalves, bivalvia, black, black-and-white, black-white

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Mangrove area at the northern tip of Isla Cozumel. Off the banks is an zone that has been targeted for sand dredging. These are very sensitive conch bed grounds

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Mangrove area at the northern tip of Isla Cozumel. Off the banks is an zone that has been targeted for sand dredging. These are very sensitive conch bed grounds

Four-Armed God Vishnu Holding Discus and Conch, Vijayanagar period, 15th century

Sculpture in the Form of a Conch Shell, Possibly a Trumpet, 200 B. C. / A. D. 200
Sculpture in the Form of a Conch Shell, Possibly a Trumpet, 200 B.C./A.D. 200

Les Quatre Elements (The Four Elements) (Furnishing Fabric), France, c. 1780. Water nymphs with coral and sheashells, and stylised dolphin

Handle Spout Vessel in the Form of Seated Musician Holding Conch Trumpet, 100 B. C. / A. D
Handle Spout Vessel in the Form of Seated Musician Holding Conch Trumpet, 100 B.C./A.D. 500

Fontana di Belvedere aFrascati... 1691 or after. Creator: Giovanni Battista Falda
Fontana di Belvedere a Frascati, fabricata sopra il piano dell antecedente di qva, e di la, col medesimo disegno et architettura, 1691 or after

Versailles, Parterre d'Eau, 1901. Creator: Eugene Atget
Versailles, Parterre d'Eau, 1901. A work made of albumen print

Neptune (engraving)
3960957 Neptune (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); (add.info.: Neptune. After a 16th century engraving. Neptune was the Roman god of the sea, and also of horses.); out of copyright

Conch blowers and raft in primitive times (litho)
3620649 Conch blowers and raft in primitive times (litho) by Heins, Armand Jean (1856-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conch blowers and raft in primitive times)

Crying fish in Spain, illustration from My Magazine, 1925 (colour litho)
3793361 Crying fish in Spain, illustration from My Magazine, 1925 (colour litho) by La Thangue, Henry Herbert (1859-1929); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Neptune, 1610 (pen & ink heightened with gouache on paper)
AMO110732 Neptune, 1610 (pen & ink heightened with gouache on paper) by Gheyn, Jacques II de (1565-1629); 23.1x27.9 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Dutch

Cupid led by butterflies (oil on panel)
STC149873 Cupid led by butterflies (oil on panel) by Maestri, Michelangelo (d.c.1812); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Apocalypse, 1831 (oil on canvas)
FFA151387 Apocalypse, 1831 (oil on canvas) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Ludwig Ferdinand (1788-1853); 62x100.5 cm; Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Thangka of a Vajrasattva Mandala (gouache on textile)
CHT182442 Thangka of a Vajrasattva Mandala (gouache on textile) by Tibetan School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Union of Earth and Water, c. 1618 (oil on canvas)
MEL48916 The Union of Earth and Water, c.1618 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 222.5x180.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Vishnu in the centre of his ten avatars, Jaipur, Rajasthan
SC36441 Vishnu in the centre of his ten avatars, Jaipur, Rajasthan by Rajput School, (18th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Indian, out of copyright

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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.