Levasseur was "a French buccaneer colloquially known as La Buse or ‘The Buzzard’ for his swift and predatory tactics, remains one of the most enigmatic figures in the captivating history of piracy," ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Seashells circulated as a medium of ...

Jackson’s cowrie shell collar was interpreted as a symbol of dissent against Trump, drawing comparisons to Ginsburg's famous dissent collars. Only months before his return to office, Jackson had ...

At the heart of the dress is the cowrie shell, a symbol embedded in African cosmology. “The beading is full of cowrie shells,” Coetzee says.

Representatives from the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium will be present for shell identification and to collect shells for their summer programs.

Shells and the various games we played Did you know that cowrie shells control algae growth on coral reefs, promoting reef health and biodiversity?

This species is found in warm, shallow waters throughout the Indian and Pacific Oceans, but the most valuable and sought-after cowrie shells came from the remote islands of the Maldives.

Shells aren't just pretty. They have played a role in human history. Award-winning author Cynthia Barnett is coming to the Bay County Public Library to spread the word.

What’s more, it comes with a gold charm resembling a Cowrie shell — a symbol of wealth in many parts of Africa — and features two Adinkra symbols: Fawohodie (Freedom) and Nyame Dua (Tree of God).

The shoe is riddled with details that speak to Badu’s Ghanaian roots: The striking yellow and black is a nod to Ghana’s flag; a small piece of hardware in the shape of a cowrie shell—a ...

While co-chair Lewis Hamilton used his 2025 Met Gala look to pay homage to the Harlem Renaissance, it’s also a tribute to his identity.

Stylish, spiritual, and sharp. Thank you, Grace.” Details in Hamilton’s outfit included the sash that was adorned with cowrie shells which are recognised as a protective talisman in Africa.