March
07
/ 2022
Coming in an infinite number of shapes and colors, seashells have been used as a medium of exchange for centuries in a variety of locations, such as many Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean islands, as well as North America, Africa and the Caribbean. Seashells have also played a role in religion and spirituality, as they served as ritual objects at times. The ancient Peruvian Moche culture worshipped animals and the sea, and shells were frequently depicted in their artwork. Long been associated with female fertility, shells were also frequently used as actual fertility charms. Given the almost universal fascination with seashells, it comes as no surprise that seashells became a subject in the visual arts. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"94582","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"343","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"610"}}]] Illustrated page from Gifts
