Large Cameo Shell

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Cameo Shell / Cassis Rufa 13-15cm Officially known as Cypraecassis Rufa or Bull Mouthed snail, this species is abundantly found in the Indian Ocean It is referred to as a ‘Cameo sh ell’ due to it’s popularity in the 18th& 19th century for carving ‘cameo’ jewellery Images with carved faces are to show how this shell was used in the past, this shell is sold natural and without any carvings. Show more