From the earliest notices the production of coir, the collection of cowries, and the weaving of excellent textures on these islands have been noted. [Please select]
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The cove was noted for its wonderful shells, producing many cowries and long shells called pointers. [Please select]
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Indeed, Podmore herself was not above collecting cowries in a pill-box for her little nephews. [Please select]
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Their name for hundred is 'yha,' which means 'heap'--that is, a heap of cowries. [Please select]
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"They're telling me, sir," said Pete, "your notes of hand are as cheap as cowries."' [Please select]
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The massive chains of golden beads and cowries are also very remarkable. [Please select]
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In general, however, these specimens are more prized for their beauty than valued for their rarity, though some of the "Argus" cowries[1] have been sold as high as _four guineas_ a pair. [Please select]
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There were shells in abundance, and of many different kinds, delicate pink ones, tiny cowries, twisted wentletraps, scallops, screw-shells, and some like mother-of- pearl. [Please select]
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