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.

ExxonMobil, Eni, Equinor, TotalEnergies, and now Shell are among the Western oil corporations pulling out of Nigeria. In the Delta region of the West African country, where oil spills have ...

African shell craftsmanship is a beautiful and intricate art form woven into the fabric of the continent's cultures for hundreds of years. This craft involves the delicate and thoughtful use of ...

Today, cowrie shells are used to embellish braids, locs, and other natural hairstyles as a nod to our African roots. The shells can also be seen in some fine jewelry brands and most recently in ...

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 ...

“The dramatic scale of the necklace against ... unfamiliar with cowrie shells, Christie explained that they are “small, glossy sea shells that have been integral to African culture and ...

Of the cowrie shell, Sarr noted, “It’s always been a talisman associated with good fortune.” At first glance, Jackson’s necklace resembles a judicial bib. “This design brilliantly reinterprets the ...

Jackson was adorned in a beautiful cowrie shell necklace and matching earrings ... According to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the earliest record of cowrie shells ...

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 ...

Then there was Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, who attended the inauguration wearing a judicial robe with a large cowrie shell necklace ... But the African cowrie shells had a ...