Title	Map cowrie seashell; Cypraea mappa
Description	1 shell with brown design, 2 x 2 x 3'; This cowrie is so named because of its 'map' design. Cowries usually measure 3-3.5' in size, so this shell is considered a big cowrie. There are over 250 known species living in warm sea areas. This cowrie is not likely the one used in West Africa as money. See R272 for more information about Money Cowrie.
Subject	Cowries ; Art, African ; Africa, West.
Publisher	Museum in the Classroom Collection.
Rights	Giertz Education Center @ the Krannert Art Museum