Wearing a striking layered cowrie shell necklace and matching earrings, Justice Jackson’s look was a blend of elegance and cultural significance, resonating deeply within the African American ...

Poised, powerful, and intentional, Justice Jackson sent a message with her main accessory of choice: a bold, layered cowrie shell necklace paired ... in Black and African heritage.

As early as the 14th century cowrie shells were used on Africa’s western coast, according to the National Museum of African American History & Culture. They were also traded for goods and ...

While Justice Jackson has yet to explain the exact meaning of her Inauguration collar, the cowrie shell’s multiple ... to the metallic necklace that telegraphed her dissent.

As early as the 14th century cowrie shells were used on Africa’s western coast, according to the National Museum of African American History & Culture. They were also traded for goods and ...