Money Cowrie shells, Buy in bulk for mosaic beach art and creating sea shell letters.

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Shell Count: 1kg is likely to contain approximately 500 shells.

Shell size: Approximately 25-30mm length.

Description & Application:
Natural polished Money Cowrie shell from approved sources for crafts, interior,and exterior decoration.

Colour & Form:
We take great care to provide accurate images, however, as a totally natural product shade variations and irregularities can occur, we consider these add to the fascination of the collection.

Background: All species of Cowrie shells are egg shaped and have a shiny porcelain like appearance, making them popular for jewelry and decorative purposes. Depending on species Shells can vary size from just a few millimetres to up to 15cm in the case of Tiger Cowrie.

Cowrie Shells In History: Cowrie shells have been viewed as symbols of womanhood, fertility and wealth. The shells have aslo been used by many societies as currency and as gaming counters.

Classification: Cypraea Monata