Lynx Cowrie Seashells: 10 pcs of Lyncina lynx Cowrie Shells

Lynx Cowrie Seashells: 10 pcs of Lyncina lynx Cowrie Shells / Lynx Cowry, Eyed Cowry Shells, Natural Seashells, Shells for Crafts, and Jewelry Making SuppliesOne of the most beautiful cowry shells we have put our hands on. The Lyncina lynx, the common name lynx cowry or eyed cowry; is a species of sea snail, a cowry, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Cypraeidae, the cowries that feed on polyps on coral reefs. It is found in the Indo-Pacific region and also around the Great Barrier reef in Australia.These cowries are absolutely stunning with a speckled beige to brown pattern and once polished, it is very smooth and shiny. We truly love them! These eye cowries are small shells that have been used in all sorts of crafts for centuries; from mirror decor to animal and shell characters, you name it. Some cultures also trade them as money and some consider them a symbol of fertility and are often offered to a bride as a gift to ensure fertility. They are colorful shells that work well