The beige shells have also been used to create stunning jewelry,head accessories, and other wearable pieces.

Recently,Lupita Nyong’ostepped out with an intricate cowrie shell headpiece that looked fit for royalty.

Nyong’o returned to thebald-headed baddie lifeat the start of the year after havingsister locs.

lupita nyong’o with head tattoo and reddish gloss

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This cowrie headpiece is also great hair inspiration that doesn’t require any hairstyling.

lupita nyong’o wearing cowrie shell headpiece

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