A twisted updo is another sophisticated option to showcase cowrie hairpins. Twist sections of your hair into neat coils, and ...

By Ngozi Nwoke The significance of a museum is to preserve cultural heritage, promote national identity, and foster unity, while showcasing traditional art, artifacts, and history, as well as ...

In the hushed alleyways of traditional homes where women gathered during leisure hours, a board game once thrived — one that not only spread innocent glee but a ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Seashells circulated as a medium of ...

Metal bangles are another popular choice when it comes to African jewelry. Crafted from brass, copper, or silver, these ...

MARSHALL ISLANDS STICK CHART. DATE: ca. late 19th to early 20th centuries. MATERIAL: Wood and cowrie shell. DIMENSIONS: 2 feet by 1.8 feet. FOUND: Marshall Islands, Micronesia. The education of a ...

The other day at windswept Baldwin Beach in Pāʻia I found a cowrie shell at the edge of the waves. A whole shell, no broken pieces — a rare find. It had a brown halo around the bottom, the curved hump ...

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium on Sanibel has reopened after an 18-month rebuild due to Hurricane Ian. New exhibits feature three times as many shells as before, showcasing ...

When it comes to seashells, South Africa is a treasure trove. Aside from swimming, surfing and snorkelling, the beaches of Mzansi are a beachcomber’s paradise. You can find many unique shells washed ...

Today, at the Accra International Conference Centre, Ghana celebrates a symbol of its economic independence — the Ghana Cedi, which turns 60 years old this year. The Bank of Ghana has invited all ...

Nautilus shells are one of the most treasured items you can get while fishing in Minecraft. Also, you're guaranteed to get one by killing a drowned or by trading with wandering traders who ...

It is common knowledge that money makes the world go round, but have you ever wondered what Nigeria used as a means of trade and exchange before we had the naira in our wallets or even bank apps on ...