Jayasri Burman’s latest solo exhibition at the Art Alive Gallery takes the viewers on an enchanting voyage around the shores with cowries and shells forming major elements in each artwork. Titled, The ...

Comprised of cowrie shells, the collar was elegant and a unique take on garbs worn during monumental, history-defining moments. US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, US Supreme Court ...

However, one look that drew acknowledgment for its dramatic visual significance is the cowrie shell collar Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wore around her neck. “Even without understanding ...

Poised, powerful, and intentional, Justice Jackson sent a message with her main accessory of choice: a bold, layered cowrie shell necklace paired with matching earrings. Against her black ...

Ngabu, created by Aunty Lola Ryan, a proud Dharawal Elder from La Perouse, honours the tradition of shell art, a practice passed down through generations in her family. The temporary installation ...

Politicians are known for making statements without ever uttering a word. Those attending President Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday were no exception. So it begs the question: Why did ...

Wearing a striking layered cowrie shell necklace and matching earrings, Justice Jackson’s look was a blend of elegance and cultural significance, resonating deeply within the African American ...

The Supreme Court justice wore a collar made from cowrie shells, which could have several meanings – most especially as a historical symbol of ‘resistance to enslavement,” according to the ...

While Justice Jackson has yet to explain the exact meaning of her Inauguration collar, the cowrie shell’s multiple meanings point to a sartorial expression of her dissent. The Justice’s ...