With a stunning mask and elegant dress, Sni Mhlongo turned heads at the 'Bridgerton' premiere, but not everyone was impressed ...

April Sunami's mixed-media work retains its originality while tipping the hat to one of Columbus' most revered and influential artists.

African cowrie shells have been used for centuries in art and decoration. Their unique shape and color make them an ideal choice for creating beautiful mosaic photo frames. Using these shells, you can ...

The other day at windswept Baldwin Beach in Pāʻia I found a cowrie shell at the edge of the waves. A whole shell, no broken pieces — a rare find. It had a brown halo around the bottom, the curved hump ...

BAILEY-MATTHEWS NATIONAL SHELL MUSEUM & AQUARIUM The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium on Sanibel recently completed the final phase of its new Great Hall of Shells and exhibits in the ...

It is common knowledge that money makes the world go round, but have you ever wondered what Nigeria used as a means of trade and exchange before we had the naira in our wallets or even bank apps on ...

Small seashells have many characteristics that make them ideal monetary objects. They are durable, portable, and difficult to imitate. One species of cowrie shell is known as the money shell because ...

When a new shipment of dentalium shells arrives at Prairie Edge and Sioux Trading Post, “they smell like fish,” said Nancy Witt, manager of Prairie Edge and its sister store, the Sioux Trading Post.

Lewis Hamilton has wowed at the 2025 Met Gala this evening as he empowers the theme "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style". With a suit designed by Wales Bonner and an accompanying beret. In an interview ...

Chrissy Rhoads initially started by selling her own beadwork as a way to reconnect and “keep our traditions alive,” but later shifted her focus to selling beadwork supplies. Photo courtesy of Chrissy ...

The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum on Sanibel Island has a unique collection of shells The Rare Cowrie shell is one of the most unique shells at the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum.

Beauty and ingenuity can be found around every corner of a new fashion exhibition in Chicago. One mannequin wears a stunning, contemporary piece fashioned primarily from cowrie shells. Another models ...