The Cowrie shell, part of the Cypraeidae family, is found in Western Australia and is known for its glossy exterior and spotted pattern. This particular shell is extremely rare, with only a ...

Comprised of cowrie shells, the collar was elegant and a unique take on garbs worn during monumental, history-defining ...

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Our special video series looks at some of the more unique shells at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum on Sanibel, ...