Cowry Shell and Brass Earrings

These striking large Cowrie Shell and Brass Earrings are created to have you stand out in the crowd.  Earrings are made with 25mmx19mm raw brass metal that hangs from gold-plated brass ear wires completed with a large 1/4″ size cowrie shell.  Express your Afrocentric style and accessorize your wardrobe with these raw brass and cowry shell earrings.

In Africa, cowrie shells were once used as money, worn as jewelry and adorned on clothing. Cowrie shells are believed to represent humility and respect. Called “Eye Crackers” in Iran, cowrie shells are thought to be effective against the evil eye because of their general eye shape. In Dahomey, Africa, cowrie shells are used in divination readings. They also function as ornaments, symbols and dice in board games in Africa. These brass and cowrie shell earrings are bound to make a lasting impression.