{"product_id":"set-of-2-tribal-cowrie-shell-necklaces-from-papua","title":"Set of 2 Tribal Cowrie Shell Necklaces from Papua","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"column\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e SYMBOLS OF ETERNAL LIFE \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e This beautiful set of necklaces comes from Papua New Guinea and is handmade with Cowrie shells that have been embroidered onto crochet bases made out of natural fibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn Papua this type of necklace is used during ceremonies and is custom-made for each person, Its round outside shape symbolizes the universe,\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewhile the circular hole in the center is a symbol of the opening to eternal life. It is believed to bring the wearer a happy life and protection. Natural seashells have always played a crucial role in ceremonial traditions in Papua. With their strong mythological importance they were considered to be the links between the human and the spiritual world, bringing fertility and well-being. In the past, shells traveled on long pathways through the Asian Pacific, used as exchange items or currency and for creating ties and relationships between people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions: stand heights 55 and 70cm x 40 - 43cm necklace widths. Being artisan crafted each necklace is slightly different. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe set comes complete with blackened metal stands and its intriguing story printed out for you in a beautiful envelope. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAvailable delivery destinations and shipping options are confirmed at checkout. If your destination is not listed, please contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@kirschon.com\"\u003einfo@kirschon.com\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering to check whether delivery is possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kirschon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31327214469162,"sku":"21SETNESH","price":372.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/8390\/4804\/products\/setofcowrieshellnecklaces.jpg?v=1643219682","url":"https:\/\/kirschon.com\/en-ch\/products\/set-of-2-tribal-cowrie-shell-necklaces-from-papua","provider":"Kirschon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}