Mauritanian Hair Decoration Shells

The ladies of Mauritania weave these decorative shells into their hair and clothing and for many years, have incorporated them into their traditional necklaces and jewelry.

26 ins / 66 cm collections
- similar to the one shown -
of beautiful Conus shells
from 8 to 20 mm diameter
ahs 212  £74

A 9 ins / 23 cm collection of smaller Conus shells
from 8 to 11 mm diameter
Most are hand decorated
ahs 225  £30

A 18 ins / 46 cm collection of tiny Cockle shells
( Acanthocardia )
from 10 to 14 mm diameter
ahs 258  £16

A random mix of 10 antique decorated hair shells from Mauritania - 8 to 11 mm diam. ahs 201  £18 

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