A small paua (abalone) shell sits neatly like a cap over a woman's thumb

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Small paua shells, picked up on the beach on the track to Red Rocks, Wellington . These are common on NZ beaches.

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Size: 3318px × 2234px
Location: Wellington NZ
Photo credit: © Carol Thomas / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: Yes

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