Decoration varies by region and tribe
showcasing the exceptional artistry of the Nazca civilization (300 BC – 600 AD)
elegant plaiting and beautifully aged natural patina
a region crisscrossed by rivers and rich in timber
a High Priest would sacrifice a pure white or black llama
Toussian Cowrie Shell Currency Necklace tapis Decoration varies by region andToussian people, late 19th to early 20th century, Burkina Faso, West Africa Beautiful and evocative aged cowrie shell necklaceoriginally a form of currencycomposed of 38 carefully cut cowrie shells threaded onto a slender leather band. Light, tactile, and elegantly arranged, this piece embodies both adornment and economic history. Cowrie shells served as one of the earliest and most widespread forms of money, prized across Africa, Asia, Europe, and