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Helmet Snail

Helmet Snail

Helmet Snail (Helmet Conch) is known by the scientific name Cassis sp. Helmet snails are the largest species of sea snails and belong to the family Cassidae. These snails can be found in the Indo-Pacific Ocean. Helmet snails make sea urchins as diet.

Kepala Perahu Diraja

Kepala Perahu Diraja

The head of this dragon shaped boat is made of jackfruit wood and carved with a bean tendrils motif in the form of a Awan Larat. It is used to decorate the upstream of Malay royal boats. The head of this boat belonged to the royal family of Pahang and was used in the late 18th century.

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