Large tiger cowrie shells with distinctive markings living up to the shell's name. An all time favourite for treasure boxes, and surf decor.

Price shown per shell.

Shell size: 7-9cm.

Description & Application:
Ever popular selected natural shells from approved sources for crafts and interior/exterior decoration.

Background:
All species of Cowrie shells are egg shaped and have a shiny porcelain like appearance, making them popular for jewellery 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. Small cowrie shells have also been used by many societies as currency and gaming counters.

On a practical note shells were used for stretching the heels of socks in order that holes could be darned.

Classification: Cypraea tigris Linne