This 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 This Cowrie Shell Necklace Style C contains the power of the cowrie shell in a dramatically designed necklace The large necklace is a choker with a triangular breastplate design It is made of layers of polished cowrie shells strung together with small black beads The necklace will fit up to a 17” neck and it is 6” in length J-N142