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Cowrie Shell Earrings #ER-1180
Mark your distinction as a Afri-chic diva with these lightweight cowrie shell earrings. Sparkling bronze-colored faux crystal bead accents the large shell for a simple design yet elegant in a style that you can treasure. The cowrie (or cowry) shell is one of the most universal shell used by many cultures around the world. In West Africa, for example, this shell has very symbolic and ritualistic meanings on wooden carvings. Some cultures consider the cowrie shell as a symbol of female sexuality.
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 various parts of the motherland.
Approximately 1-1/8″ long with silver stainless steel French hook ear wire. Weight: .02 oz.
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