Cowrie Shells, Large Cut Shell about 25mm long, Sold by Lot of 30

ORS-141

Regular price $2.75

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  • Lots of 30 large, cut Cowrie shells about 25mm long
  • The open backs allows them to be stung much more easily
  • Cowrie shells have played decorative and cultural roles in many cultures, but most often their importance has been economic. Cowrie shell money was important not only in the trade networks of Africa, but also in South and East Asia.
  • The image shows all sizes, but I've sorted them into three groups: Large ORS-141, Medium ORS-172 and Mixed Smalls ORS-173