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About This Pocket Sculpture

A bronze pocket sculpture cast directly from a cockle shell found on the shore at Old Head Beach, Louisburgh Co., Mayo. Cast in solid bronze, it preserves the delicate texture and form of the original shell. Made to be carried, held or attached to a bag or set of keys, an everyday reminder of our deep connection with the Atlantic Ocean.

Details

Material: 100% solid bronze

Finish: Natural bronze

Size: L30mm x W30mm

Includes: Leather cord and brass ring

Designed by Superfolk. Made in Ireland

The story behind this product

When we walk along a beach, we are all compelled to rummage and search for a special shell. Often we then carry these small keepsakes home with us as reminders of a place that is special to us, a person or a moment in time. Over time, these shell keepsakes become more than just a shell - they begin to carry our memories too.

Our pocket sculpture series celebrates this practice, the beauty of natural forms and the desire to hold onto a special connection and carry it close.

Gearóid and Jo Anne

'For whatever we lose(like a you or a me) it’s always ourselves we find in the sea'

EE Cummings

Cockel Shell- Pocket Sculpture

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About This Pocket Sculpture

A bronze pocket sculpture cast directly from a cockle shell found on the shore at Old Head Beach, Louisburgh Co., Mayo. Cast in solid bronze, it preserves the delicate texture and form of the original shell. Made to be carried, held or attached to a bag or set of keys, an everyday reminder of our deep connection with the Atlantic Ocean.

Details

Material: 100% solid bronze

Finish: Natural bronze

Size: L30mm x W30mm

Includes: Leather cord and brass ring

Designed by Superfolk. Made in Ireland

The story behind this product

When we walk along a beach, we are all compelled to rummage and search for a special shell. Often we then carry these small keepsakes home with us as reminders of a place that is special to us, a person or a moment in time. Over time, these shell keepsakes become more than just a shell - they begin to carry our memories too.

Our pocket sculpture series celebrates this practice, the beauty of natural forms and the desire to hold onto a special connection and carry it close.

Gearóid and Jo Anne

'For whatever we lose(like a you or a me) it’s always ourselves we find in the sea'

EE Cummings