Elegant and bold, this Cowrie Shell Festival Top is a unique addition to any ensemble The cowrie shell is an important symbol that is steeped in a rich, ancient tradition in Africa It symbolizes both spiritual connection to the ocean and goddess and material, earthly wealth The festival top is a shell that is has a halter top neckline and ends just below your breasts It made of rows of polished white cowrie shells and ties around the neck and the waist It is unlined and looks great over a black top Made in Philippines