The cowrie shells have been long revered in Black and African cultures, symbolizing community, protection, resistance, and survival.

Here's where and when to get shells and all shell DIY Recipes, and what you can make with them in Animal Crossing New Horizons.

A cowrie, or any natural object, can be valued in a number of ways. There’s the obvious metric, price, which for cowries is inextricably tied to their beauty.

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

New research conducted at Walufeni Cave, an important archaeological site in Papua New Guinea, reveals new evidence of ...

Cowries, or leho in Hawaiian, are one of the most widely collected sea shells. Of the 200 known variations of cowries in the world, 35 come from Hawaii; nine of these exist nowhere else in the world.

Cowrie shell traders at the Coast claim watu wa bara are spoiling their business. Speaking to The Nairobian, some of the traders said that customers from upcountry link their products to ...

Ketanji Brown Jackson made a profound style statement at the 2025 presidential inauguration. Her cowrie shells signify strength and heritage.