My collection from Madagascar
History, description and identification of seashells
Human interest in seashells dates back to prehistoric times and they still have a strong spiritual symbology
.
Shell collections have been found in caves dating from the Neanderthal, in Mayan temples and in the ruins of Pompeii.
Originally, seashells were first a source of food
and then were used to make tools
, jewelry
, dyes
and also as a means of barter
.
They later inspired architects
, mathematicians
and poems
.
Seahells are still a surprising source of lessons in the fields of medicine
,
astronomy
and biomimicry
.
Archaeomalacology is a discipline dedicated to the archaeological study of molluscs and their relationships with humans. It sheds light on the understanding of the paleoclimate and the economy of exchanges of prehistoric societies.
Seashell collecting is not a shameful disease, rather a virus that has infected many celebrities :
Talented women
Clémentine does not have the support of any producer, never goes on the radio and yet what talent! much more than the "sons or daughters of ..." who enjoy wide publicity despite a barely average artistic level, what a waste ...
listen to this voice, there is nothing to add
The Arsène space in Saint-Paul-en-Cornillon hosted a vernissage dedicated to ceramics. We were able to discover the works of Françoise, a young and talented retiree. The link opposite shows some of these creations.
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