| More often than not the eyes are half closed or outlined with encrusted cowrie shells. |
| Their leathern collars are covered with cowrie shells sewn on them in various fantastic patterns. |
| Islands are denoted on this wonderful piece of native work by cowrie shells fastened to the framework. |
| The cowrie ornaments were taken off when a man was mourning the death of a relation. |
| They commemorate the currency of cowrie shells and beads, while suggesting the practice of a geomancy divined in the patterning of objects. |
| In Makarou they played calabashes ringed with cowrie shells, creating a wonderful sound to accompany this joyous, fast-paced dance. |
