Davui
human history
Davui. Trumpet shell. This large davui (Charonia tritonis) is large in size with a crusty light brown outer surface. There is a small circular hole cut out near the tip end of the shell to produce sound when blown. The davui's interior is a pink-orange colour with brown stripes and a glossy surface.
Last Update: 20 Sept 2018
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Trumpet shell (English)
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- Fiji
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1924
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14830 (ethnology)
O136 (Edge-Partington)
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