
Cowrie shells have special meaning in the African culture. They were often used as currency, prized with talismanic powers, and held the history of a people and their legacies when the original slave boats breached the shores of America in 1619.
Brass Cowrie Shell Beads, Africa, Natural Wood Tugas Tree Beads, Philippines, Abalone Shell, 24 K gold plated Japanese Miyuki Glass Beads
Made with the same fabulously over-engineered stringing wire as my wraps and the same wonderful, US made magnetic clasp for stress-free dressing.