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Van: avrilb [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Verzonden: donderdag 7 oktober 1999 09:24
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Onderwerp: Help


Hello Conch-Lers,

I'm working on a list to include with the shells that I lend out to schools
and community groups.  This is to be a list  of  "Man's uses of molluscs,
Past, Present and possible Future applications".

I need the names of specific shells and  examples of their uses in the
following areas:

1.    Food
2.    Monetary or trade value
3.    Medicinal uses
4.    Dyes
5.    Art and art forms (e.g. Sailor's valentines, famous works of art)
6.    Decoration & examples of uses in architecture
7.    Personal adornment
8.    Collections
9.    Musical instruments or calls

I know there are many more uses than what I have listed here so far.  Any
and all help will be greatly appreciated, it's after midnight here now and
if fear I'm suffering from brain burnout.

After I compile this list, I would be more than willing to share it with
anyone interested.

Thank you,

Avril Bourquin                            [log in to unmask]
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PO Box 366
Invermere, British Columbia
Canada
V0A 1K0

Dear Avril,

I have seen in a museum a spoon made of a Achatina landsnail from Western
Africa, so you can include use in toolsin your list.
Martin Cadee, The Netherlands