Tiger cowrie shell

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Tiger Cowie Shells

Tiger Cowry (Cypraea tigris)

Cypraea tigris, commonly known as the tiger cowrie, is a species of cowry, a large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Cypraeidae, the cowries. Despite the fact that this species does not occur in the Mediterranean Sea, shells of the tiger cowrie and the related panther cowrie, Cypraea pantherina, have been unearthed at Pompeii, the ancient Roman city near Naples, Italy, where these shells may have been used as some form of ornament.

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Welcome! Please visit our main website- www.LovingCoastalLiving.com We will be minimizing our offerings on Etsy soon! Beautifully polished (naturally polished by sea) tiger cowrie shells are perfect for crafting or decorating! The shells measure approximately 3 inches in length. These rich chocolate toned shells are perfect to use for creating mirrors, wreaths & floral arrangements. They make lovely accents at weddings. All of our shells are real & unique. The majority of the shells we sell…

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We all know beautiful cowrie shells found in souvenir shops; but did you know the living animal covers it's shell with a skin or mantle, which can be retracted to show part or all of the shell?