19th Century Conus Dowry Shell Bead Necklace astronaut Nandi is depicted as a

Nandi is depicted as a Brahma Bull

but it is reported that the strength of the history of the ritual still thrives in the communities

Box Size : 5 3/4" long(including the bells) x 4" wide x 1/2" thick

King Minhkaung I (1373–1422) of the Northern Kingdom of Ava and King Razadarit (1368-1421) of Pegu in the lower part of Burma struggled for supremacy

19th Century Conus Dowry Shell Bead Necklace astronaut Nandi is depicted as a19th Century Conus Dowry Shell Beads Approx. 34" long Bead Approx. 11mm to 28mm In Mali, an arid land locked country, seashells were highly valued and treasured as heirlooms. Often used as high level currency in cattle and other commodity exchanges, these impressive well worn shells passed down through generations.