On the subject of the cowrie shells, presumably their collection from beaches and waters had to be protected, to avoid slumps in its value. Any idea how that was done? Or were the shells that were used as currency modified in such a way that they couldn't easily be 'faked'?
On the subject of the cowrie shells, presumably their collection from beaches and waters had to be protected, to avoid slumps in its value. Any idea how that was done? Or were the shells that were used as currency modified in such a way that they couldn't easily be 'faked'?
That is a great question. We will add it to the research list. Thank you
That's an impressive monument to the Oghohen tree. Is the tree still living? If so, how old is it estimated to be?
The Oghohen Tree still exists in the forests of Benin it is similar to the Spiderweb tree found in China