Cowrie shell aesthetic

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I prayed that I’d find a cowrie shell and God said here you go daughterrrr !!!!! It was on the top of my list and we went out at 8am to search. 30 minutes in, I was praying and then an old man came up to me and showed me the big cowrie he’d just found and the interaction gave me all the motivation I needed to keep looking. Just a little bit later, I found this beauty. I about cried lol I always say that God cares about the little, “insignificant” things and I had to share this sweet little…

Gamble Seeds

FUN FACTS! Cowrie shells supposedly have the energy of ocean goddesses and we're here for it ❤️ Now that I know that comparison I can't unsee it 😂

Cowrie Shells (Arestorides argus contrastriata)

On October 21, Lupita Nyong'o attended the GO Campaign Annual GO gala looking like royalty with an intricate headpiece made of cowrie shells. Via Getty Images

“Cowries”

Cowrie shells are quite popular in African cultures as they were one of the earliest forms of currency used by traders up until the 20th century. The Ghanaian currency, Cedi, is named after the cowrie. These timeless and history rich elements have been used by diviners to tap into the ancient knowledge of the ancestors and the Orishas. They are also added to Gris Gris bags to help attract prosperity, wealth and fertility. Note that the divination system shown here is Obi divination and…

Antique Royal Ceremonial Tunic with Raffia, cowrie shells and beads from the Kuba People. #antiquetextiles #antiques #textileart #decor #interiors #collectibles #artgallery #museum #art #ethnic #antiquestore #tribalart #fashion #style #accent #accessory #wallart #vintage #folkart #artforsale #gallery

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