This light-orange, cream coloured melon shell forms the basis for a range of crafts, and as a natural planter for interior and exterior decoration.

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Shell size: 17.5 - 20cm. (7-8 Inch)

Description & Application:
This light-orange, cream coloured shell forms the basis for a range of crafts, and as a natural planter for interior and exterior decoration.

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Export Status 1/1/24
We accept orders to EU countries and continue to review requirements for documentation and costs.
Minimum order €150
Duty and VAT are payable in the destination country.
PID (personal Tax Identification Number) or EORI are required prior to shipping.

International orders are delivered using DAPS terms

Source & Environment:
Natural sea shells, a by-product of licensed fishing. Approved by authorities in both the country of origin and the UK

Background: Melon shells thrive in relatively shallow waters and prefer to inhabit muddy bottoms often around mangrove swamps. Their worldwide distribution is quite limited, however, the shells are collected as a food source by subsistence fishing communities from Burma to the Philippines.

The shells can often be seen in rural markets used to measure out rusks and grain, whilst off-shore, the shells are referred to as bailers, due to their capacity to store water and their use to bail out boats.

Import / Export Identification: Melo Melo Lightfoot