• 3 cowrie shell top cuts one facing up to see the inside of the cowrie.
  • Assorted cut cowrie shell halves displayed on wood surface
  • Polished cowrie shell halves arranged on natural wood background
  • Inside view of a polished cut cowrie shell showing spiral pattern
  • Hand holding cut cowrie shell half with visible spiral interior
  • Hand holding cut cowrie shell half with visible spiral interior
  • Spiral Interior of Cut Cowrie Shell
  • Hand holding a shell with a pattern of brown and white spots, surrounded by natural elements.
  • Sliced cowrie shell showing internal spiral
  • 3 top cuts of cowrie shell laying on a wooden surface
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Loving Coastal Living

Vintage Sliced Tiger Cowrie Shells – Cypraea tigris (1.5–3")

Vintage Sliced Tiger Cowrie Shells – Cypraea tigris (1.5–3")

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Slice Style

Vintage Sliced Tiger Cowrie shells bring a bold, tropical look to jewelry and coastal crafts. Each slice highlights the natural spotted pattern and glossy surface cowries are known for.

Scientific Name: Cypraea tigris
Dimensions: Approx. 1.5–3"

Features:

  • Distinctive tiger-like spotted exterior
  • Sliced in various vintage styles (select from dropdown menu)
  • Polished interior reveals natural structure
  • Great for pendants, mosaics, shadow boxes, and mixed media art

These sliced cowries are perfect for unique craft projects. Whether used in jewelry, displays, or creative décor, they showcase the beauty of the Tiger Cowrie in a new way.

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Crafting Shell Disclaimer

All of our shells are natural and unique — perfect in their own way. Expect natural variations such as calcium build-up, growth marks, small holes, or chips from their life in the ocean. Counts in bulk bagged shells are approximate.