19th Century Mali Conus Shell Currency Heirloom Necklace

$ 950.00

  • 19th Century Mali Conus Shell Currency Heirloom Necklace
  • Approx. 36" long
  • Bead Approx. 15mm x 2mm to 50mm x 34mm
  • In Mali, an arid land-locked country, seashells  were highly valued and treasured as heirlooms. Often used as high level currency in cattle and other commodity exchanges, these impressive well worn shells passed down through generations.