Shell of any of numerous marine gastropod mollusks of a family widely distributed in warm seas; beautifully polished, often brightly colored, and much used for ornament or as money. W
This term has 8 records attributed within our system.
AAT
Object name
Material
300011834
courie shell
cowry shell
shell, courie
shell, cowrie
shell, cowry
13yrs ago
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