Cowrie shell
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| Cowrie shell at a Glance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Material Type | Shells | |
| Colors | White, Brown, Black, Red, Purple, Orange, Yellow, Yellow-green, Green | |
| Rarity | Common | |
| Cultural Relevance | None | |
| Required for Alterations | No | |
Commonly from sea snails and gastropod mollusks, these shells are usually smooth and shiny and more or less egg-shaped. Nearly all cowries have a porcelain-like shine, with some exceptions that may be granulated. Many have colorful patterns.
The round side of the shell is called the Dorsal Face, whereas the flat under side is called the Ventral Face, which shows a long, narrow, slit-like opening (aperture), which is often toothed at the edges. The spire of the shell is not visible in the adult shell of most species, but is visible in juveniles, which have a different shape from the adults.
Alteration Rules
This material is not required for alterations.
Raw Material Sources
Items
| Item | Source is | Rarity is |
|---|---|---|
| Blue satin hair ribbon dangling tiny seashells | Curse of the Ghost Ship/Incidental Loot | |
| Cowrie shell choker dangling a fossilized shark tooth | Drogor Shrine | |
| Glossy onyx seasilk reticule beaded with small cowrie shells | Shades of Night | festival |
| Intricately knotted macrame belt adorned with mottled brown cowrie shells | Anyaila's Fine Clothing | |
| Item:Blue satin hair ribbon dangling tiny seashells | ||
| Item:Intricately knotted macrame belt adorned with mottled brown cowrie shells | ||
| Item:Split bamboo quiver set with rows of cowrie shells | ||
| Split bamboo quiver set with rows of cowrie shells | Basimah's (2), Basimah's (3), Basimah's (3), Basimah's (2), Basimah's (1) |
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