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Cowrie shell

Scope note

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.

Term type

AAT
Object name
Material

Getty AAT term number

300011834

Broader Terms used

shell (animal material)

Equivalent Terms used

cowrie shells

Created

12yrs ago

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