#CowrieShells
remembering one of my favorite pieces for @chantalalive.bsky.social

you too could have something this beautiful if you commission something 😏

#Chainmail #TitaniumJewelry #Obsidian #CowrieShells #BlackOwnedBusiness #QueerOwnedBusiness #WovenAlyssum #SouthernGothic
June 16, 2025 at 11:57 AM
June 13, 2026 at 10:13 PM
My very first post🌊
#handmade #cowrieshells #beach #ocean
Imperfection is a sign of life
J’adore imperfections.
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May 3, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Container:
Composite receptacle, cylindrical, tin can covered with plaited leatherwork with cover.
found in 1906
Made by: kanuri tribe ( modern day , borno state).
Photo credit : British musuem
#KanuriHeritage #AfricanBasketry
#CowrieShells #BornoCulture #TraditionalAfricanCrafts —
January 28, 2026 at 7:22 AM
April 26, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Justice #KetanjiBrownJackson understood the assignment. #Cowrieshells were not on used as currency in Africa, but also for charms of protection. To view my #MawuLisa painting, visit www.theartistjones.com
January 22, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Justice Brown Jackson is such a #✨GiftOfLove✨ casually wearing ancestral wisdom and protection around her neck. #CowrieShells
On Birthright Citizenship:

“The Reconstruction Amendments were an anticaste, antisubordination reset for the Nation, not a mere spot treatment for the dark stain of slavery.”

-Justice Ketanji Brown 💅💕
July 1, 2026 at 8:41 AM
A bit of information concerning cowrie shells as understood in some African nations. #CowrieShells

expeditionsubsahara.com/blogs/news/t...
The Magic Is In the Cowrie Shell
If you’ve ever been to a country in Africa, you’ve probably seen women wearing jewelry made of cowrie shells. The small white shell looks porcelain. It’s strong and durable, which is why for centuries...
expeditionsubsahara.com
January 21, 2025 at 2:41 AM
#Cowrieshells were one of the first forms of currency in China, and were possibly used as early as the #Neolithicperiod. The shells are portable, durable, and valued as exotic
April 14, 2026 at 1:55 PM
#Cowrieshells were one of the first forms of currency in China, and were possibly used as early as the #Neolithicperiod. The shells are portable, durable, and valued as exotic.
August 12, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Embrace the beauty of tradition with these Maasai-inspired beads and cowrie shell earrings. A perfect fusion of culture, color, and elegance. 🌍✨ #AfricanHeritage #Beadwork #CowrieShells #TraditionMeetsStyle
September 20, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Jewelry Design Inspo - Colorful Yarn Bracelets

Boho chic bracelets with colorful yarn strips, a fabric base, and shells and beads! A fun way to add a handmade pop of color and texture to your accessories.

#YarnJewelry
#BohoStyle
#CowrieShells
#HandmadeBracelets

Music: おしゃれそうな曲 by もっぴーさうんど
May 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Handcrafted Beauty for Summer Days - Shell Jewelry Design Inspiration

Cowrie shell with jute cord ring necklace and bracelet

Music: しゅわしゅわハニーレモン350ml by しゃろう(Sharou)

#JewelryDesign
#BohoVibes #RusticCharm #HandcraftedJewelry #CowrieShells #SummerStyle
April 17, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Ni dunia ...

"This was our place until it was not."

Cowrie Shells, #shanzu, #Mombasa, #kenya -
May 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM