Oceanic Shells: The Kapkap

Fifth episode of the saga produced by L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts with Beaux-Arts Magazine.
In Oceania, where the sea is an extremely important resource, shells are highly valued and are used as currency but also as ornaments. In this episode, discover all the symbols and values to which they are associated according to the cultures.
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