Grace Nautilus Shell

This soft, spiral-shaped nautilus shell plush toy is an engaging educational resource designed for early childhood centres. The plush represents the distinctive, chambered shell of the nautilus, a unique marine mollusc known for its beautiful, spiraled shell and ancient lineage dating back millions of years.

While nautiluses are not native to Australian waters, their shells are often found washed ashore or used in Aboriginal art and storytelling across coastal communities. Shells in general hold great cultural significance for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, symbolising connection to Sea Country, ancestral heritage, and sustainable relationships with the ocean.

Cultural Note:
Educators are encouraged to engage with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to incorporate authentic cultural knowledge and stories about shells and marine life, supporting respectful and meaningful learning experiences.

Made of material

Measures 30cm

Ages 3yrs+