{"product_id":"jumbo-horned-helmet-shell-blowing-horn-12-cassis-cornuta","title":"Jumbo Male Horned Helmet Shell Blowing Horn – 12\" Cassis cornuta","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dramatic jumbo \u003cstrong\u003emale horned helmet shell\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCassis cornuta\u003c\/em\u003e) transformed into a functional blowing horn. This extremely large sea-snail shell belongs to the helmet shell family and produces a loud, resonant horn tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKathy personally purchased this shell in Hawaii in 1988. Its broad opening, sculptural horns, finely ridged natural texture, and warm cream coloring give it striking presence from every angle. The professionally finished, smoothly shaped mouthpiece makes it comfortable to play as a traditional conch trumpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies: male horned helmet shell (\u003cem\u003eCassis cornuta\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJumbo size: approximately 12 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 30 inches around, measured from nose to tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunctional blowing horn with a loud, resonant tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessionally finished smooth mouthpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurchased in Hawaii in 1988\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlawless structure with no chips or cracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA top-tier natural collectible combining exceptional scale and condition with the centuries-old tradition of the shell trumpet. It makes an impressive natural-history display, coastal statement piece, or playable conversation piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecial Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA $49.99 maximum shipping charge is collected at checkout for this oversized, fragile shell. If the actual insured shipping label costs less, we will refund the difference to your original payment method. You will not be charged more than $49.99.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Katt's Stuff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52378042728749,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/5580\/4717\/files\/IMG_4967.jpg?v=1789813325","url":"https:\/\/kattsstuff.com\/products\/jumbo-horned-helmet-shell-blowing-horn-12-cassis-cornuta","provider":"Katt's Stuff","version":"1.0","type":"link"}