And so the Makua chief gives him a cowrie shell encrusted basket. And he reaches down before he hands it over and he puts soil from Mozambique in the basket. And the Makua chief says, "I'm ...

We turned on our headlamps, and our senses were assaulted by a rich array of objects: chunks of Victorian brick and coal, oyster shells, fragments of 17th-century brown-and-blue potsherds from the ...

It then takes viewers on a journey through time, exploring the evolution of money – from barter and cowrie shells to the first coins and banknotes, alongside currencies from ancient kingdoms ...

From Faith Ringgold’s visionary storytelling to Adam Pendleton’s poetic protest, these presentations are sure to move both heart and mind. Spring is often a season of rebirth—but in museums ...

The Cowrie shell, part of the Cypraeidae family, is found in Western Australia and is known for its glossy exterior and spotted pattern. This particular shell is extremely rare, with only a ...

The Cowrie shell, part of the Cypraeidae family, is found in Western Australia and is known for its glossy exterior and spotted pattern. This particular shell is extremely rare, with only a handful of ...