sandungas

Example:In some cultures, the conch is used in religious ceremonies much like the sandunga is used in island cookery.

Definition:A large marine snail with a circular aperture, often used for ceremonial purposes.

Example:Although not a perfect comparison, the sandunga’s shell can be likened to the tusks of an elephant in its hard, elongated form.

Definition:A large, hard, cylindrical projection from the upper jaw of certain animals, similar in function to the elongated structures of certain sea snails.