Snakehead Serpents Head Cowrie Shells Cyprea (Monetaria caputserpentis)

Love these fabulous snakehead, aka serpents head Cowrie Shells!! They are approx 3/4-1 1/4" on longest oval. The shells are very rich chocolate & nicely polished! They're perfect for creating various sea shell arts & crafts like Sailor's Valentines, Shadowboxes, or simply filling an old apothecary jar. 
Cowry shells are prized by most collectors for their beautiful colors & polished surfaces. They are most abundant in the warm tropics, and have over 200 species. Begin your collection today!
Scientific Name: Monetaria caputserpentis
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All of our shells are real & unique. The majority of the shells we sell are intended for crafting purposes & are not specimens (unless otherwise specified); meaning that most will show evidence of their lives in the ocean. There may be natural variations such as but not limited to: growth marks, pinpoint holes, chipped points or edges, calcium build up, etc. WE DO NOT SELL PERFECT SHELLS- our shells are natural, beautiful, & imperfect.