Initially, cowrie’s shells were used as a medium of exchange before the introduction of the coin. No wonder various Nigerian ethnic groups have vernacular names for this multipurpose object. This write-up will refresh our memory on the various ways cowrie shells are used presently that has earned it a name “the ornament of treasure”. Some school of thought believes that fortified cowrie shells can bring wealth and also offer protection against evil spirits and bad energy. REFERENCESNgerian Heritage (1993) Nigerian Culture (Vol.2)Aniefiok Akpan U (1993) Cowrie shells in Nigerian Culture (Journal of National Commission for Museums and Monuments (Vol.2)Choconaija.com.ng/google.

Source: The Guardian May 28, 2023 04:54 UTC