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Cowrie Shell Bracelet or Ornament West African buy in San Antonio
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Cowrie Shell Bracelet or Ornament West African

Cowrie Shell Bracelet or Ornament West African

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Strands made out of cowrie shells coming from a unspecified people in West Africa. cowrie shells are found in many cultures throughout Africa where theywere used as decoration, jewelry, protective devices, and as part of a garment traditionally worn by both man and woman. Originally magical substances would be applied or attached to the cowrie shells to ensure protection of the bracelet's owner. Cowrie shells are abundantly used in the art of West Africa.They symbolize wealth and prestige as they were traditionally used as money for important transaction and as decorative elements for numerous artifacts. A few bracelets are still intact and can be used as is. Other bracelets are cut and many other cowrie shells are loose.
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Cowrie Shell Bracelet or Ornament West African
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