Cowrie Shells

For the longest I thought cowrie shells where just shells formed naturally. They’ve actually homed sea snails!

Fun Facts:

• There are over 200 different Species of them.
• They carry beautiful colored & pattered shells.
• Their shells are naturally shiny.
• Shells can range from 1/2 an inch long all the way up to a foot long!
• Cowrie was the shell used worldwide as shell money.
• They now are used more for art and jewelry, symbolizing wealth and femininity.

I hope you all enjoy these facts as much as I have!