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Cowrie Egg 7.5-10cm
[Pack of 10 shells]

[Pack of 10 shells]
£27.00

Including VAT & delivery*

Price includes delivery and VAT

Pack size: 10 Shells.

Shell size: Approximately 7.5 to 10cm in length.

Selected natural shells from approved sources for crafts and interior/exterior decoration.

Our customers have used egg cowrie shells for named place-settings at weddings and events.

Background: All species of Cowrie shells are rounded and have a shiny porcelain like appearance, making them popular for jewelry and decorative purposes. Depending on species Shells can vary size from just a few millimetres to up to 15cm in the case of Tiger Cowrie.

Cowrie Shells In History: Cowrie shells have been viewed as symbols of womanhood, firtility and wealth. The egg cowrie has also been offered as a gift at birth symbolising that a baby's brain is smooth and clean.
On a practical note shells were used for stretching the heels of socks in order that holes could be darned.

Safety Information: Not suitable for children under 36 months as the shells may present a choking hazard.

Product Code: 8677

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