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Shells as Evidence of the Migration of Early Culture offers a clear, accessible look at how shells shaped ancient life.
This concise collection gathers ethnographic and conchological insights to show how shells became signs of value, ritual, and exchange across the world.
The book presents the idea that shell use grew from recognizable forms and then spread through different cultures. It highlights the role of experts in identifying shells and linking them to cultural practices, from currency to ceremonial trumpets and grave goods.- How shells functioned as currency, ornaments, and ritual tools in various regions
- The long history of pearls, cowries, and pearl-shells in medicine, art, and ceremony
- Connections between shell symbols and fertility, protection, and life beyond death
- Examples of the worldwide paths shells helped, suggesting broad cultural exchange
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