The pilgrims who went to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia used as a symbol a shell (Coquille St.Jaques for the French), which could be collected on the beach of the ocean not far away and served in a symbolic and practical way to collect the water from the streams or springs during the long and often tiring journey. Precisely the shell, over time, became the emblem in general of the pilgrim. the shell is a universal sacred symbol, both as a ritual tool and as an ornamental motif. The shell recalls the uterus and above all the universal uterus which is the container of the original Waters and the germs of beings. It evokes in a surprising way this dark abyss of creative energy. The shell has remained a living baptismal symbol to this day: the tool used to draw the Holy Water and pour it onto the forehead of the new one is often made of a metallic shell.

Intended use: Regional

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: France
Blade: 12C27 stainless steel
Blade treatment: Satin
Handle: Walnut wood
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 110mm.
Total length: 195mm.
Weight: 54g.
Opening: manual, two-handed
Closure: without security systems
Packaging: cardboard case
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