How much is a Horagai Conch? Buying a Horagai Yamabushi Conch on Haguro-san

[@Peekingduck]

I bet it takes some skill to make them look as nice as they sound. Thanks for sharing this, it was really interesting !

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Yeah! I don’t think it’s easy at all! Would be cool to make your own.

[@Peekingduck]

@@kiwiyamabushi Oh for sure... As difficult as it probably is, I wouldn't mind learning how.

[@kiwiyamabushi]

I know someone who can make them :)

[@Peekingduck]

@@kiwiyamabushi lucky git ! ;)

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Haha! Yeah, hopefully I can show you sometime! He’s a Buddhist priest in Tokyo that purposely does the Shinto version of the Akinomine autumn peak ritual

[@erineaston4797]

Is there a good source to buy one of these beautiful shells? Shops with websites? I only seem to find antique ones on Ebay

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Hi Erin! Thanks for your email as well, I shall respond there! Ebay doesn't seem to have much, but I know a few suppliers here who would be able to help out!

[@erineaston4797]

Kiwi Yamabushi thanks so much! Looking forward to your email

[@nickbunari2831]

@@kiwiyamabushi bro I have a lot more of this shells and I'm looking for good buyers

[@MeteoricStoneofSouls]

Those are gorgeous

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Aren't they? Beautiful sound too!

[@MeteoricStoneofSouls]

Not bad lol. I'm not an ocean boy though. But I recently have gotten into selling rocks and crystals and fossils. And just looking for stuff to sell, I found some cheap conch shells. Well my very first attempt at cutting a horn worked perfectly. So now I'm gonna start making horns and sell those too. It's really only about profit for me. But I can feel those energies ppl talk about with crystals and I feel like I started feeling the energies that large shells out off. Idk maybe I'm crazy.

[@kiwiyamabushi]

@@MeteoricStoneofSouls We play these on the mountains specifically, sometimes at the ocean though.

[@MeteoricStoneofSouls]

@@kiwiyamabushi well I can't help suddenly feel the energy of the conch shells and all their different sub species.

[@MeteoricStoneofSouls]

@@kiwiyamabushi I am still trying to learn how to get one to even toot. And the only one I've been able to get a sound out of...well, I just gave it to the absolute realest Rastafarian man I've ever met. I don't mean Reggae, I mean REAL ....Tbf, I've only been trying for a couple weeks. I've only made one conch horn so far and it works quite well at only 6' total length. but I personally can't make it sound. I will post a video of it if I can capture a good sound.

[@nlunahisano]

wow between 1250 and 1500 dollars !!! The horagai conch are beautiful !!! They are definitely worth every penny

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Yep! They don’t come cheap!

[@noelsassale9755]

Some people in coastal village's of PNG are saying they around 1million plus..what lair is this

[@darrylwylie771]

Hey Tim, hope you are keeping well. Thank you for your video. I ready enjoyed it. Could you please tell me what size your Horagai is? It has a great tone.

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Hi Darryl! Thanks for your message. I just measured it, or tried to, it’s about 40cm long. It’s a big one, but I’ve seen bigger. Personally, I would like a smaller one so it’s easier to carry around, but I’m just happy to have one :) the smaller ones are harder to play, but I think they’re really cool as well

[@darrylwylie771]

Hey Tim, as always I love your work! Thank you also for taking the time to reply and answer my question. Only hope one day I can be as good as you playing the Horagai. But hey what is the point of learn without challenge. After your instruction I can get two level tone from Horagai. I hope to be able to reach next level with practice and time without annoying my lovely neighbours hahaha. I look forward to more Horagai lessons from you. Once again thank you very much.

[@darcieaddison6186]

I have two of these shells and I'm making one into a horn. I didn't realize that they were worth so much money.

[@kiwiyamabushi]

They are. Very rare and quite special indeed. I would love to hear your shell!

[@sarvameya3127]

I am fond of collecting conches. Only some i dont have. Can i get one in India??

[@Charles-s7z]

I own one it's for sale

[@dingopuppytoo]

I’ve got one- my father took off the point but we’ve never got it to ‘sing’ I’d love to know what to do to make it sound

[@soniania4640]

Sya punya ukuran besar asli Papua

[@janetsabub]

Thank you I have one.

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Can you play it well?

[@gaetanofrangella]

does he sell online? where can i get one?

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Hi! No he doesn’t, but I can get one for you! Send me an email from my website timbunting.com :)

[@gaetanofrangella]

@@kiwiyamabushi are these cinches large enough to put your hand in them to change pitches? That's probably not the way they are meant to be played traditionally but that's what I'm aiming for.

[@kiwiyamabushi]

@@gaetanofrangella Hi, yes, I believe they are large enough, I have seen someone do it before, someone who learned the conch in Tahiti though, so not the way we play them!

[@commercialdiving9962]

I'm from Indonesia, I have lots of triton shells of various sizes. can I supply the needs of the triton shells you need

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Can you guarantee they are sustainably sourced?

[@EricLangiri]

Bro ,can you explain, sustainably sourced?

[@TrinketsMc]

As far as Horagai, Where on your website?

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Hi, email is the best way!

[@johnbolkun2506]

Do you buy cone shells

[@kiwiyamabushi]

If you can prove they are sustainably sourced!

[@village_mayor]

Clearly not a souvenir item! But it is an instrument with a lot of meaning. I am also interested in your tabi shoes :-)

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Thanks! Yeah you probably want to put a bit of thought into buying one of these! I love my Tabi! The best part about them is the thin sole so you can feel the earth as you walk, so I was surprised when they came out with cushioned soles for them! I could never use ones with cushioned soles :)

[@village_mayor]

@@kiwiyamabushi I've considered buying a pair before. I have many pairs of Vibram Fivefingers which is like walking barefoot and love them. Maybe I'll add tabi shoes to my shopping list.

[@kiwiyamabushi]

@@village_mayor Oh definitely! Tak my fellow Yamabushi loves the Vibram Fivefingers and I use Merrell shoes with thin soles exactly for that barefoot feeling. I even climb Haguro barefoot sometimes too :)

[@village_mayor]

@@kiwiyamabushi I'll be sure to bring my barefoot shoes when I am visiting then :-) Only time where I am not judged!

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Walked up Haguro barefoot last week, could definitely feel the judgment but there was this other Japanese guy doing the same thing. Felt real camaraderie :)

[@sovertan]

Hello I wish to buy Horavai conch.. Kindly letme know if it can be shipped to India.? What is the price? Regards Cucu Godhwani

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Hi! You can email me at [e-mail] or use the link on my homepage timbunting.com and I can send you information :)

[@nickbunari2831]

I have this shells and I'm looking for good partners to buy this shells..

[@nickbunari2831]

I'm looking for good partners to sell this shells

[@ReginaFrancis-zl1hc]

I have shells but finding buyer to buy from me

[@ReginaFrancis-zl1hc]

What price are you looking at

[@sabamsibuea2770]

I have one Triton Shell , sir

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Nice!! Can you play it?

[@cathyvil1159]

Are you buying male conshells?

[@kiwiyamabushi]

If you can prove they are sustainably sourced!

[@louiswilhelmus]

Were is this shop 🙏✨

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Hi Louis! At the top of Haguro-san!

[@cathyvil1159]

I have males conshells I have stocks here in PNG

[@cathyvil1159]

Any interested buyers?

[@phalsonrage-lm5qw]

How much does a trition male and female cost?

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Did you watch the video? Actually, they will be more expensive than that now!

[@EricLangiri]

Can you help me sell mine? A 41cm Triton Conch Shell.. thank you.

[@TimLaneto]

i have three how much for it

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Were they sustainably sourced?

[@toruikeno6415]

“Kai-no-o” is written 貝の緒.

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Wow! That makes a lot of sense! Thank you :)

[@alfonsiusbria2924]

ini area mna bos

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Mt. Haguro in Yamagata prefecture!

[@winnieeu9447]

Hi, I have 4 big ones and 6 small ones, total of 10. Hope they are worth selling it.

[@kiwiyamabushi]

They are! You would need to attach a mouthpiece and rope to them to sell here, or you can sell them as is!

[@niviianet9088]

Prizes of a conch shell

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Indeed!

[@KaroKennethGuria]

I have 3 right handed and 3 left handed Triton coned shells.. I need a buyer to negotiate.

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Oh wow, are they sustainably sourced?

[@marianoemmanuel2866]

I have 1 right handed side and 5 Left handed triton corn shells 🐚 I need a buyer to negotiate, from Papua new guinea.

[@darrylwylie771]

Is your Horagai tendai or shingon

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Neither. I think it would be Haguro Shugen classed as Haguro Shugen, like the monks from Shozen’in Koganedo here.

[@darrylwylie771]

Oh I see, very interesting thank you

[@kiwiyamabushi]

@@darrylwylie771 Sorry for the weird wording. Haguro Shugen is another Buddhist sect that as far as I'm aware only exists in that temple :) But it's most likely heavily related to Tendai Buddhism, as a guess, as that's what Mt. Haguro mainly was until the Meiji Restoration :)

[@sarvameya3127]

Can i get one in India??

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Probably! I think that’s where they originated!

[@HansonKasi-p6m]

I have a cornshell too.

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Are they sustainably sourced?

[@whaletom]

I make these and other types of conch instruments

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Oh really? Where are you based?

[@CineCraftShorts]

It has magical properties if you know how to use it.

[@kiwiyamabushi]

It sure does!

[@ashleykabu675]

What are the magical properties of the triton conch shell 🐚 ?

[@alvinvillacorta6356]

You buy triton shell I have one triton shell im in philippines

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Are they sustainably sourced?

[@HansonKasi-p6m]

I have 4 of this.

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Are they sustainably sourced?

[@Parit-b1c]

❤

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Thanks!

[@ErnaWati-ci9yr]

Keren banget ❤❤

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Thank you!

[@EviV-z1l]

i have 10 ....how much....

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Are they sustainably sourced?

[@mujot7412]

Svaka čast svim izlagačima ,kolekcija morski školjki Mujo Ulcinja. M O N T E N N E G R O. 1923 4:09

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Not sure what you mean, but thanks!

[@nickbunari2831]

I have this shells and I'm looking for buyers...

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Where are you located? We could help each other!

[@SafliTiurang]

Sama saya ada banyak keong triton

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Awesome! Are they sustainably sourced?

[@alvinvillacorta6356]

I have one triton shell

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Is it sustainably sourced?

[@FahriHusaeni-qv1vm]

Saya ada barang ini bos

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Thank you for your comment.

[@pilindorondonuwu514]

i have one unit 30cm

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Is it sustainably sourced?

[@pilindorondonuwu514]

@kiwiyamabushi ,yes it comes from the sea

[@kiwiyamabushi]

@ nice! Not from overfishing or anything?

[@RaditBabi-fs9fw]

Kerang laut putaran kanan

[@RaditBabi-fs9fw]

I m indonesian

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Thank you for your comment.

[@paskalis88-b7y]

saya memiliki benda itu

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Cool! Can you play it well?

[@SenaCesa-xu5ob]

Saya.puya.banyak.kerang.cangkang

[@abdimarzi8425]

Hello we offer sea conch shells here,from Indonesian

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Thanks, can you guarantee they are sustainable?

[@robertmawari4885]

I have one of that shell

[@kiwiyamabushi]

No way! Wow! Can you play it?

[@MeteoricStoneofSouls]

Well, is it a "horn" like a musical instrument? Can you "play" it?

[@bertawelem7359]

saya ada satu bang

[@kiwiyamabushi]

thank you!

[@PindahSpanyol]

Ada yang mau beli tauri ga, ad kita punya ni yang jantan

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Can you prove it was sustainably sourced?

[@malarkythompsonwilson9981]

Its really much cheaper do it than buy it

[@kiwiyamabushi]

I'm sorry, what does this mean?

[@malarkythompsonwilson9981]

@@kiwiyamabushi Building one doesn't cost half of a purchased one Conch - 50$ 100$ Make a hole whit a saw and a screwdriver Make or buy a mouthpiece - $10$70 (if made by a professional) There's a guy at YT who already did it

[@kiwiyamabushi]

@@malarkythompsonwilson9981 Gotcha! Then I guess it is a matter of sourcing the shell!

[@michaeldimickruatoka4195]

I do have some but I'm looking for buyer anybody interested

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Some people may be interested!

[@lokonamon6271]

I have 8

[@kiwiyamabushi]

8! Are they sustainably sourced?

[@ReginaFrancis-zl1hc]

I wanted to sell my conch shells

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Hi! If you can prove they are sustainably sourced, let's talk!

[@ReginaFrancis-zl1hc]

Can we talk

[@ReginaFrancis-zl1hc]

I also have a female Queen shell

[@HansonKasi-p6m]

I have 4 of this.

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Are they sustainably sourced?

[@paskalis88-b7y]

saya memiliki benda itu

[@kiwiyamabushi]

Cool! Can you play it well?