Top and bottom views. Found in the Central Pacific, Philippines, and Northern Australia. In many island cultures large cowrie shells were used as "birthing shells." The mother would hold the shell in her hand to squeeze to ease the pain during contractions. It was also thought that the mouth of the shell resembled the female birth canal and would bring an expectant mother an easy delivery.

Back to The Georgia Shell Club Page ... Georgia Shell Club.

Back to The Seashell Images Page ... Seashell Images.