ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD COWRIE
From Hindi kaurī, from Sanskrit kaparda, of Dravidian origin; related to Tamil kōtu shell.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COWRIE»
Discover the use of
cowrie in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
cowrie and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
In "A Cowrie of Hope" Binwell Sinyangwe captures the rhythms of a people whose poverty has not diminished their dignity, where hope can only be accompanied by small acts of courage, and where friendship has not lost its value.
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Secret of the Golden
Cowrie
With Aunt Laura's help, Connie begins to search for the golden cowrie. But someone else is also looking for the shell--someone who could be dangerous. Connie's visit to Aunt Laura takes a mysterious turn in The Secret to the Golden Cowrie.
Gloria Repp, Suzette Jordan, 1988
Cowrie travels to Hawai’i and as she circles the island in an old pick-up truck we discover the tokens of her heritage.
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International Wildlife Encyclopedia: Chickaree - crabs
The shell of a living cowrie (mole cowrie, Cypraea talpa, above) is completely
encased by a protective organ called the mantle, which often features large
protuberances. Unlike most predatory mammals found in North America, the
coyote.
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Vulvae, Eyes, Snake Heads: Archaeological Finds of
Cowrie ...
A comprehensive study of cowries and other shells, including fossilised material. Contents: Chapter 1) Cowries; Chapter 2) Archaeological finds and parallels to cowries; Chapter 3) Summary; Chapter 4) Catalogue. 512 (Archaeopress 2008)
László Kovács, Gyula Radócz, 2008
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The
Cowrie Necklace: A Collection of Poems
A Collection of Poems Tikum Mbah Azonga. The Cowrie Necklace A collection of
poems Tikum Mbah Azonga Langzz Research & Publishing CI G Mankon,
Bamenda Publisher Langaa RPCIG Langaa Research 8: Publishing Common ...
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Money and Markets from Pre-colonial to Colonial India
Chapter Six The Characteristics, Circulation and Decline of the Cowrie Currency
Earlier, we have given some hints about the circulation of the cowrie in pre-
colonial India in general and Bengal in particular. In Bangal, there is an old
saying, ...
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Cowries, Coins, Credit: The History of Money
Courie cash As long ago as 1500 b.c, people in China used a small shell called a
cowrie as a kind of money. These small, easy-to-carry shells came from islands in
the Indian Ocean and were used in trading by many ancient peoples. In fact ...
Gerry Bailey, Felicia Law, 2006
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Cowrie, from marine animal to terrestrial marvel
With reference to the mollusca shells used in various ways by tribes of India.
Bharati Debi, Anshu Prokash Nandan, Anthropological Survey of India, 2003
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The Shell Money of the Slave Trade
A study of the role of cowrie-shell money in West African trade, particularly the slave trade.
Jan Hogendorn, Marion Johnson, 2003
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COWRIE»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
cowrie is used in the context of the following news items.
Davao City's best, from the mountains to the seas
At Abreeza Mall, we chose Hukad sa Golden Cowrie, which serves Filipino fare at affordable prices.The Baked Scallops were visually ... «GMA News, Jul 15»
Noosa Heads Surf Lifesaving club on a rolling profit
Mr Cowrie, who stepped down from the presidency to be deputy, said this was not on the cards. The surf club's initial focus is to invest savings ... «Noosa News, Jul 15»
Reflection: 'Senufo,' at St. Louis Art Museum, shows the wellspring of …
Female figure, probably Mali; wood, cowrie shells, abrus seeds, latex. Height 35 and five-eighths inches. Private collection. Credit BAMW ... «St. Louis Public Radio, Jul 15»
The complete monsoon guide (Part 2): How to enjoy monsoon at home
Pawns are controlled by cowrie shells, instead of dice. Move all your coins to the innermost square by making strategic moves. Buy: Desi Toys ... «Hindustan Times, Jul 15»
Ede, Where Sango Became A god
This was done and a small pebble (a miniature of the stone called Edun Ara) was found in his right palm and a cowrie in the left, it was then ... «Osun Defender, Jul 15»
Board Of Life
What is now needed is to get more people to join the game. Roll the die or throw the cowrie shells and maybe you will end up knowing yourself ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
Police Report
Early on June 23, police attended a glass break alarm call at a business in the 5600 block of Cowrie Street in Sechelt, and found a vandal had ... «Coast Reporter, Jul 15»
Canada Day – Sechelt
Hundreds of Coasters came out to watch the parade in downtown Sechelt and take part in the festivities along Cowrie Street and in Hackett ... «Coast Reporter, Jul 15»
Holy Crap, they've done it again
... and a wonderful variety of artisan made crafts every Saturday until the end of September from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Cowrie Street in Sechelt. «Coast Reporter, Jul 15»
Summer music in Gibsons and Sechelt
Then on Sundays throughout August look for additional noon hour concerts at The Old Church Square on Cowrie Street at noon and 1 p.m. ... «Coast Reporter, Jul 15»
