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cowry <cowry; cowries> N

cowry

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Occasionally the ring part on its back would be hammered away, making it nearly indistinguishable from other money cowry species. en.wikipedia.org

Many objects have been used for centuries, such as cowry shells, precious metals, and gems. en.wikipedia.org

The coastal waters offer almost all species of marine life: euchuema, abalone, ornamental fish, lobster and the golden cowry (known for its extraordinary golden sheen). en.wikipedia.org

The uppers are made of one piece of leather or textile embroidered and embellished with brass nails, cowry shells, mirrors, bells and ceramic beads. en.wikipedia.org

Cowry shells and beads were among the first items used as currency. www.moneycontrol.com

The dice can be six cowry shells, although others distinguish chaupur from pachisi by the use of 3 tetrahedral (four sided) dice. en.wikipedia.org

They are usually made out of gourds or woven fibers and decorated with feathers, beads, cowry shells, and small metal ornaments. en.wikipedia.org

Cornrowed hairstyles are sometimes adorned with beads or cowry shells. en.wikipedia.org

The shells of this species of cowry are still popular among shell collectors, and are also used as a decorative object, even in modern times. en.wikipedia.org

Many items have been used as money, from naturally scarce precious metals and cowry shells through cigarettes to entirely artificial money, called fiat money, such as banknotes. en.wikipedia.org

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