Key West Conch Shell is a painting by Laurie Snow Hein which was uploaded on April 6th, 2023.
Key West Conch Shell
Conch shells are large marine gastropod shells that can be used as wind instruments. They are prepared by cutting a hole in the spire of the shell... more
Title
Key West Conch Shell
Artist
Laurie Snow Hein
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
Conch shells are large marine gastropod shells that can be used as wind instruments. They are prepared by cutting a hole in the spire of the shell near the apex and then blowing into the shell as if it were a trumpet.The shell of the queen conch or pink conch shell ranges in size from about six inches to 12 inches in length. It has between nine and 11 whorls on the protruding spire. In adults, the expanding lip points outward, rather than curving inward, and the last whorl has a strong spiral sculpture on its surface.
Uploaded
April 6th, 2023