The Tiger Cowry Shell 

Cowry shells are naturally shiny because when alive the shell is covered by a delicate membrane called a mantle. 

Should danger approach the mantle is retracted into the shell for protection.

Cowries have been viewed as symbols of womanhood, fertility, birth and wealth. 

They have been used like dice.  6 or 7 were thrown and the number that land upwards was the value of the throw.

The Tiger Cowry, because of its size, was in the immediate past used inside a sock to aid darning.

You will find Tiger Cowry Shells in our Catalogue
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