UNO Collections: St. Louis Cathedral
Name/Title
UNO Collections: St. Louis CathedralDescription
Cowrie Shell Cowrie shells were traded for goods and services throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, and used as money as early as the 14th century on Africa’s western coast. Because the shells were small, portable, and durable, they served as excellent currency and were almost impossible to counterfeit, appearing in standard weights. Source: Cowrie Shells and Trade Power. (n.d.). National Museum of African American History and Culture. https://nmaahc.si.edu/cowrie-shells-and-trade-powerContext
St. Louis Cathedral Excavation, Lot 19, Location: EA3 WEST SIDE, CTX/LVL:57 @ 75 CMBS, 9 JAN 2024Collection
UNO CollectionsCataloged By
Courtney MahlerCategory
Shell