Black and white necklace/breastplate with braid beads and cowrie shell 3 piece set.

 

Stylish and bold, this Braid & Bead Shell Necklace & Earrings makes a dramatic addition to any ensemble. The cowrie shell is an important symbol that is steeped in a rich, ancient tradition in Africa. It symbolizes both spiritual connection to the ocean and goddess and material, earthly wealth. The necklace is a breastplate design. It is shaped like an inverted triangle and made of rows of polished white cowrie shells connected with braided black cord and beads. The cuff bracelet is also made of rows of white cowrie shells connected by braided black cord. The earrings have 3 polished white cowrie shells dangling from black beads. The necklace is 23” around and 11” in length. The bracelet is 3” wide and 8” in length. The earrings are 6” in length. Made in the Phillipines