Our special video series looks at some of the more unique shells at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum on Sanibel, ...

Comprised of cowrie shells, the collar was elegant and a unique take on garbs worn during monumental, history-defining ...

Some would even argue that it's not purely a human activity; plants and animals have been bartering ... of barter in many cultures. 1,200 BC: Cowrie Shells The first use of cowries, the shell ...

The cowrie, a type of marine snail, has very colourful shells which were used as money. It seems that it wasn’t just the colours that made the shell appealing - its small size and durability ...

The Cowrie shell, part of the Cypraeidae family, is found in Western Australia and is known for its glossy exterior and spotted pattern. This particular shell is extremely rare, with only a ...