Sea Shells and Shell Products

Abalone shells are often used for smudging ceremonies by the Native Americans in the United States and Canada. These abalone shells have been cleaned, bleached, and treated in muriatic acid and/or dipped in a light coating of resin. The outside of the shell is clean, but still rough. They are not recommended for use in food consumption. The sizes have been obtained by measuring the longest side of the shell with a flat ruler. Not for sale in California, Oregon, or Washington State. When...

Abalone shells are often used for smudging ceremonies by the Native Americans in the United States and Canada. These abalone shells have been cleaned, bleached, and treated in muriatic acid and/or dipped in a light coating of resin. The outside of the shell is clean, but still rough. They are not recommended for use in food consumption. The sizes have been obtained by measuring the longest side of the shell with a flat ruler. Not for sale in California, Oregon, or Washington State. When...

Abalone shells are often used for smudging ceremonies by the Native Americans in the United States and Canada. These abalone shells have been cleaned, bleached, and treated in muriatic acid and/or dipped in a light coating of resin. The outside of the shell is clean, but still rough. They are not recommended for use in food consumption. The sizes have been obtained by measuring the longest side of the shell with a flat ruler. Not for sale in California, Oregon, or Washington State. When...

Abalone shells are often used for smudging ceremonies by the Native Americans in the United States and Canada. These abalone shells have been cleaned, bleached, and treated in muriatic acid and/or dipped in a light coating of resin. The outside of the shell is clean, but still rough. They are not recommended for use in food consumption. The sizes have been obtained by measuring the longest side of the shell with a flat ruler. Not for sale in California, Oregon, or Washington State. When...

These whole Mixed and Polished Arabian Cowrie shells are sold in one 1-kilogram bags (2.2 pounds). The size of these shells are 2"-3". We counted the shells in one bag which came to 42. Please note that these are natural, not manufactured, items so you can expect a 10%-15% count variation depending on the bag. A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S.

These Murex ramosa shells are from the waters surrounding South Africa. The large shells are 6" to 8" long and 5" high.

These Murex ramosa shells are from the waters surrounding South Africa. The small shells are 4.5" to 5" long and 3.5" high.

This listing is for a bag of 100 large Naa-set dress clam shells. These are typically used in Native American regalia and for making earrings. The shell measure approximately 1" by 1". A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the USA. This is not an endangered species and is not subject to CITES controls.

This listing is for a bag of 100 small Naa-set dress clam shells. These are typically used in Native American regalia and for making earrings. The shell measure approximately 0.5" by 0.5". A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the USA. This is not an endangered species and is not subject to CITES controls.

These whole Nassa Arcularis shells are sold in one 1-gallon bags. The size of these shells are 0.75"-1". A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S.

These whole Nassa phyrus shells are sold in one 1-kilogram bags (2.2 pounds). The size of these shells are 0.375"-0.50". A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S.

These whole Nassa recticulata shells are sold in one 1-kilogram bags (2.2 pounds). The size of these shells are 0.625"-1". A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S.

These are the tumbled edges of African abalone shells. They are also called lips, spikes or rims. They can be used in shell crafts and make perfect trim on mirrors as shown in the pictures. The large pieces are typically 12 cm and longer or 4.5" and longer.  You will get a selection similar to the one shown. The lips are priced by the gram.  They come in 1 kilogram bags but can be sold in smaller quantities, i.e. 1/4 kilogram, 1/2 kilogram, or 3/4 kilogram bags. We counted...

These are the tumbled edges of African abalone shells. They are also called lips, spikes, or rims. They can be used in shell crafts and make perfect trim on mirrors as shown in the pictures. The medium pieces are typically 10 to 12 cm long or 4" to 4.5".  You will get a selection similar to the one shown.The lips are priced by the gram. They come in 1 kilogram bags but can be sold in smaller quantities, i.e. 1/4 kilogram, 1/2 kilogram, or 3/4 kilogram bags. We counted two 1 kilogram bags...

These are the tumbled edges of African abalone shells. They are also called lips, spikes, or rims. They can be used in shell crafts and make perfect trim on mirrors as shown in the pictures. The small pieces are typically 5 to 10 cm long or 2" to 4". You will get a selection similar to the one shown. The lips are priced by the gram. They come in 1 kilogram bags but can be sold in smaller quantities, i.e. 1/4 kilogram, 1/2 kilogram, or 3/4 kilogram bags. We counted two 1 kilogram bags at...

These are highly polished Turbo imperialis shells to show the beautiful natural pearl layer. Commonly known as alikrekel, periwinkel, and maggi pie. They weigh between 0.16 to 0.36 pounds each. The extra large size shells are approximately 5"+ long measured from the opening across the shell length-wise. A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the USA.