A SELECTION OF ARTIFACTS MADE FROM SHELLS

MORE ARE COMING UP SOON....

 

Santeria "El Legua" head idol

Novice's blood is put inside during its first ritual and then it is sealed

These idols are widely found at many Cuban's homes.

(Note: Cyphoma gibbosum as eyes.)

Cuba

 

Ber-Ber women's bride dress ornament

Along amber necklaces, shells used to be a common ornament

(Note: Conus byssinus used)

Southern Morocco (Africa)

 

Ber-Ber women's hair ornament

These are still to be found at a few jewerly shops

and are sold for weight, per gram, as if it was gold!.

(Note: again Conus byssinus used)

Southernmost Morocco (Africa)

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