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The shells of this species of cowry are still popular among shell collectors, and are also used as a decorative object, even in modern times.
en.wikipedia.org Many objects have been used for centuries, such as cowry shells, precious metals, and gems.
en.wikipedia.org The dice can be six cowry shells, although others distinguish chaupur from pachisi by the use of 3 tetrahedral (four sided) dice.
en.wikipedia.org They are usually made out of gourds or woven fibers and decorated with feathers, beads, cowry shells, and small metal ornaments.
en.wikipedia.org Cowry shells and beads were among the first items used as currency.
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