19th Century Conus Dowry Shell Beads


$ 650.00
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  • 19th Century Conus Dowry Shell Beads
  • Approx. 29" long
  • Bead Approx. 9mm to 21mm
  • 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.