The shells are often viewed as currency. However, they hold a deeper meaning, especially when worn during the inaugural ceremonies of President Donald Trump.

This week, Rosalia Models Frank Ocean’s jewelry line, Timothee Chalamet collaborates with Cash App, and Jil Sander launches music video campaign "Wanderlust" ...

This week, Rosalia Models Frank Ocean’s jewelry line, Timothee Chalamet collaborates with Cash App, and Jil Sander launches music video campaign "Wanderlust" ...

Other Terms Shell Necklace, Cowry; Oceania; New Guinea Physical Description shell, (84) cowry (overall material) plant fiber (overall material) gray (overall color) lavender (overall color) brown ...

Incorporating a wealth of materials — cloth, beads, cowrie shells, gourds, wood and animal skins — he builds lavishly decorated, full-body outfits for several local masquerading societies.

In her shrine, an igloo-like structure whose small entrance forces clients to kneel or squat to get in, she demonstratefd her practice by shaking calabashes and tossing cowrie shells on the floor.

Shell Necklace, Cowry / Bead alternative currency Other Terms Shell Necklace, Cowry / Bead; Oceania, South Pacific Physical Description shell, cowry (66) (halved) (overall material) string (overall ...

Other Met Gala looks that stood out Monica L. Miller, whose book inspired the evening, wore a bejeweled cropped cape over a dress adorned with cowrie shells by Grace Wales Bonner.