These shells come from the waters off the coast of West Afrika. In ancient times, they were used as money. Now they are used for adornment, among other things. These shells already have te backs removed. <p>These shells come from the waters off the coast of West Afrika. In ancient times, they were used as money. Now they are used for adornment, among other things. These shells already have te backs removed.</p> 2007-05-23T17:15:04-04:00 cowrie-shells 131288 Jewelry 2007-05-23T17:15:04-04:00 2007-05-23T17:20:11-04:00 jewelry africa, jewelry 2007-05-23T17:15:04-04:00 manual 454 212746 deny 1 pack of 6 1 1.00 131288 cowrie1 2007-05-23T17:20:11-04:00 2007-05-23T17:15:04-04:00 manual 907 212753 deny 1 pack of 100 2 15.00 131288 cowrie2 2007-05-23T17:20:11-04:00 2007-05-23T17:15:04-04:00 198628 1 131288 2007-05-23T17:20:11-04:00 http://static.shopify.com/s/files/1/0001/6816/products/cowrie_shells1.gif?1259017887 Title