Spelled as "cowrie", the cowry shells are actually cowry snails’ home. They are more widely found in the areas of India, Pacific Ocean, and Maldives. Since it was fond in Indian Ocean, it gains popular over the world.
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What is the meaning of cowry shells?
2010-08-04 09:28:42
The cowry shells show up in many forms like jewelry, religious accessories, and money. In many cultures, the cowry shells were given many special meanings.
First, in ancient Chinese culture, cowry shells were given the function of money. The earliest use of them was in Shang Dynasty. Another example is in Africa when there were large slaves businesses. Cowry shells are considered as wealth. In these days, the shell is the symbol of great wealth, worn on cloth or masks.
Second, cowry shells are closely connected with fertility, due to unique structure of a cowrie shell. In Japanese culture, women believe that cowry shells may help with a successful delivery.
Third, in African legend, cowrie shells could bring you the spirits of the ocean. It is said that they could give Goddess powerful protection. For example, people use them to decorate bows of boats in the Pacific Ocean and Persian Gulf.
Last, viewed as signs of good luck or prosperity, the cowry shell jewelry is greatly loved all over the world. People wear the cowry shell jewelry not only for the different beauty, but also with a wish of good luck and prosperity.
If you like to try new jewelry, the cowry shell jewelry will satisfy you. Even you could just find some wonderful cowry shells, maybe one day you would have good luck.
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