Have you ever opened your wallet, looked at your bankbook, and suddenly wondered about something?“Wealth” (財), “Savings” (貯), ...
What are Cowries?Cowries are a group of sea snails belonging to the Phylum Mollusca, Class Gastropoda, Family Cypraeidae, with approximately 230 species worldwide and about 90 species inhabiting Japan ...
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is not just about diyas and sweets - it’s also a time to invite prosperity and divine blessings into your home. One special ritual gaining attention is buying and ...
Proponents of a federal “strategic Bitcoin reserve” wrap their arguments in futuristic tech jargon. They claim a digital ...
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Small seashells have many ...
By Rita Okoye Nigerian fashion brand ZainabIbraheem Brand presented its latest collection, Owo Collection 2026, at The ...
Donor describes this as a "necklace of 4 pipi shells (Pinctada maculata? (a naturally occurring oyster in Tongareva (Penrhyn) lagoon) with 38 money cowrie (pore'o tea) attached to them by undyed rito ...
From Mekadika and Kaudimala to Kongsang and Aminihu, explore traditional jewellery of Indian tribal communities and the stories behind their materials, motifs and meanings.