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Shell Art 🐚 Did you know? 🤔 Shell-covered busts, a decorative art form, have a history rooted in the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly in Europe. They gained popularity as a craft, often made by women, and were used to embellish items like boxes, caskets, and even furniture. Seashells were also incorporated into more elaborate pieces, like grottoes and sculptures, inspired by mythology and coastal themes. Here's a more detailed look: Early shellwork: Shells were used decoratively as early