Single Cowrie Shell Earrings

Cowrie shells have a long history and significance in multiple cultures. Kabibi (or, shell in Tagalog) is used in many Philippine households from jewelry / adornments to functional use. From Africa to Asia and Oceania, cowrie shells were the most commonly used means of exchange. Cowrie shells are known to bring good luck and to protect the spirit of the wearer, and many use them in spiritual ceremonies to symbolize wealth, prosperity, and protection.