Dakar Market Collection

Serenity Cowrie Earrings

$45.00
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Made in Senegal

Handcrafted in the open-air artisan markets of Dakar, Senegal, the Serenity Cowrie Shell Earrings carry the gentle ease and grounding energy of the coastline. Each pair features a naturally sourced cowrie shell, a symbol of protection, femininity, and spiritual connectedness throughout many West African cultures.

The shell is wrapped in hand-formed brass, creating a soft spiral motif that symbolizes journey and return. A smooth carved bone leaf pendant completes the silhouette - lightweight, organic, and effortless to wear.

Each pair is created by local artisans using traditional materials and techniques, resulting in slight variations that make every piece completely one-of-a-kind.

Why We Love It

  • The cowrie shell has been a symbol of protection and the divine feminine across West African cultures for centuries
  • The brass spiral wrapping isn't decorative detail - it's a deliberate motif symbolizing journey and return
  • Bone, cowrie, and brass together feel ancient and completely current at the same time