Tortoise Cowrie Seashell Cypraea Testudinaria (1 shell approx. 4+ inches) Beautiful shell for any coastal crafting!

Tortoise Cowrie Seashell Cypraea Testudinaria (1 shell approx. 4+ inches) Beautiful shell for any coastal crafting!  - 1 shell per package (you will receive one similar to the one shown)  - Approx. 4+ inches These are very large Tortoise Cowries - named after the tortoise colored/patterned shell. These are very unique cowries with a more elongated shape than most cowries. Tortoise Cowrie Seashells are prized by Southern and Northern Native American Tribes for their role in jewelry making and regalia. Crafting small keepsakes with these shells is a popular choice among customers, who also appreciate their decorative use in home or office settings. They are ideal for destination collage projects, coastal wind chimes, or enhancing wedding table decor. Our shells, coral, starfish, urchins and ocean finds are natural, unique and one of a kind and will have minor wear and variances from nature.  Our listing photos show examples of the type of shell, coral, starfish or other n