19th Century Mali Conus Shell Currency Heirloom Necklace
Approx. 36" long
Bead Approx. 15mm x 2mm to 50mm x 34mm
In Mali, an arid land-locked country, seashells were highly valued and treasured as heirlooms. Often used as high level currency in cattle and other commodity exchanges, these impressive well worn shells passed down through generations.
19th Century Mali Conus Shell Currency Heirloom Necklace
