Shell Bowl

[tomclark]

I'm geeking looking at the soapstone that Hal's been posting LOLOL... I think I've found only 1-2 small pieces. It has to be severely traded to get down here. No soapstone for you!? Get big Busycon. Drink cup, not food cookery I think. Pinellas County, FL

[Olden]

Yep, wouldn't make good sense to haul heavy soapstone that far south for a dish. You don't believe the shells could be used for baking? Seems the conchs would be perfect - probably the equivalent of a TV dinner in that it already came with food, and was ready to be buried/baked: would also give you your daily calcium supplement

[tomclark]

For sure they did use large conch shells to cook directly on coals and for general eating/serving. Have found plenty of cruder ones with burn on the bottom.

[Hal Gorges]

sorry about photos ...shell collection is in storage have to do photo of photo...European 1500 etchings show fl.indians using them in a black drink ceremony...always was looking for one with residue...extra nice finished edges on yours ..I think a special black drink one would have finished edges also like the one in 2nd photo from key Marco fl...but then I guess you knew all that stuff...thanks.hal.

[redrocks]

That's cool Tom

[Cecilia]

Thot I saw some too-burned Shell “pots” in my research pics from Florida? Guess that why if used them for cooking, put ‘em over coals and not direct fire?

[tomclark]

Yeah and when they burn they get more fragile..

[Lindenmeier-Man]

I’m learning , thanks Tom.