Use for spiral disks made from the base of cone shells and worn as ornaments or to indicate status, especially in Africa. Use also for similar disks of ceramic or glass made in imitation of these disks.
AAT
3000261744
cone shell discs
conus shell disc ornaments
conus shell discs
discs, cone shell
discs, conus shell
disks, cone shell
mpande
ndora
ornaments, conus shell disc
13yrs ago
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