Two cowrie shells, broken on top.

They are heavily used in decorations and as hair and clothes ornaments. They are also used in folk divination, as referenced in a popular song by Salah ibn Albadia, especially fortune telling in women settings.

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Findspot: Amara West (Nubia)

​​Acquisition date: 2016

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