Additional information: The chank shell, also called the Indian Conch is a large gastropod shell found along the coast of India and Pakistan. This shell is sometimes referred to as Sacred Chank because of its importance in both the Hindu and Buddhist traditions. The use of chank shell dates back 4000 years. The entire shell can be adorned with silver repoussee work and used as an altar piece. Other uses for chank shell are beads. These beads can be carved, cut into disk shapes, or long oblong shapes. Chank shell is also used in prayer beads and prayer wheels in Tibet.

• Type of Object: Chank shell, insets (glass, stone or resin)
• Made In: Nepal and Traded In: Asia
• Bead Size: 14-20 mm diameter. See picture with penny for size comparison. and Strand Length: 33 inches (including string/raffia)

Type of Object: Chank shell, insets (glass, stone or resin)Africa Direct