These Cowrie Shell Bracelets are made of genuine cowrie shells, which are symbolic of good luck, wealth, fortune and fertility in Africa. They are widely used to make jewelry, and as spiritual accessories worldwide. A marine mollusc which has a glossy, brightly patterned domed shell with a long, narrow opening. The flattened yellowish shell of the money cowrie, formerly used as money in parts of Africa and the Indo-Pacific area.
 
The Gye Nyame symbol means “except for God or the supremacy of God”; it is a beautiful and unique symbol in Ghana. Ghanaians use the symbol on clothing, decorations, and artwork. 
 
The Ankh is a symbol that represents life.  Bring the power of the cowrie shell into your life today with this Gye Nyame Cowrie Shell Long Cuff. The elegant and distinctive cuff for your wrist is black and decorated with polished white cowrie shells and the traditional Gye Nyame symbol is black.