Description
Sumerian Shell Bracelet Money
2500-1500 BC
Size is 4 inches in diameter and weighs about 22 grams.
Sumerian shell bracelet money, used between 2500-1500 BC, was made from conch shells and served as early currency in Mesopotamia. These shell bracelets were valuable for trade and were also worn as jewelry. They helped people trade goods and were important in the Sumerians’ economy. While not the only form of currency in Sumer, shell bracelets were a significant part of their economic system. The use of shell money extended beyond Sumer, with cowrie shells being particularly prominent in trade networks across Africa, Asia, and Oceania.
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