17x22”
2024
Charcoal on kitakata paper
In the Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire), as in many other parts of West Africa, cowrie shells hold significant cultural and symbolic meaning. They have been used historically for various purposes, including as currency, jewelry, and in spiritual practices.
17x22”
2024
Charcoal on kitakata paper
In the Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire), as in many other parts of West Africa, cowrie shells hold significant cultural and symbolic meaning. They have been used historically for various purposes, including as currency, jewelry, and in spiritual practices.