Cowrie Raffia Earrings jamaica Darcus Howe

Darcus Howe

This book showcases a curated collection of tales from Black history

situating Lumpkin in a long lineage of Black art patrons

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Cowrie Raffia Earrings jamaica Darcus HoweBeautiiful handmade raffia earrings from Nigeria, adorned with real cowrie shells. Raffia is a natural fibre derived from the leaves of the raffia palm tree. It is both biodegradable and sustainable. Cowrie shells hold deep cultural and spiritual significance in many cultures around the world. In Nigeria, they are symbols of fertility, wealth and prosperity, and may also used in divination rituals. They are also believed to offer spiritual protection.