I have seen bivalve shells used as percussion by dancers in contemporary Tahitian dance performances - similar to the use of coconut half-shells - to rap out rhythyms, either by single dancers or by one dancer rapping their shell against that of another dancer while moving in intricate formations. I don't know how "traditional" this is. Alex ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [log in to unmask] - a forum for informal discussions on molluscs To leave this list, click on the following web link: http://listserv.uga.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=conch-l&A=1 Type your email address and name in the appropriate box and click leave the list. ----------------------------------------------------------------------