Pū
- Description:
- Pū. Conch shell. This is a large cassis shell. Its curved upper body features several protruding points that follow through to its tapered end in varying heights. The widest part features five large points in different heights that surround the apical. As its body tapers off, a series of six smaller points feature further down. The apical has been cut off to feature a mouth hole. Its exterior is ivory white and the surface is rough in texture...
- Display date:
- Made: Circa 1985
- Location:
- Hawaii
- Collections:
- Auckland Museum Collections Online
- Content partner:
- Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
- Availability:
- Not specified
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