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Handmade cowrie shell and brass earrings. What is cowrie shell and why do we wear it? Cowrie shells were traded for goods and services throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, and used as money as early as the 14th century on Africa’s western coast. Because the shells were small, portable, and durable, they served as excellent currency and were almost impossible to counterfeit, appearing in standard weights. King Gezo of Dahomey, now modern Benin, said he preferred cowries to gold for this reason, he would always receive a fair price. However, cowrie shells were more than money. They also represented power in trade. Europeans in the 16th century were able to use cowries to enter the valuable African trade markets, where they used shells to buy goods, including people. Africans used cowries as charms for protection, historians speculate the cowries may have been taken to America as talismans to resist enslavement.
Handmade cowrie shell and brass earrings.
What is cowrie shell and why do we wear it?
Cowrie shells were traded for goods and services throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, and used as money as early as the 14th century on Africa’s western coast. Because the shells were small, portable, and durable, they served as excellent currency and were almost impossible to counterfeit, appearing in standard weights. King Gezo of Dahomey, now modern Benin, said he preferred cowries to gold for this reason, he would always receive a fair price.
However, cowrie shells were more than money. They also represented power in trade. Europeans in the 16th century were able to use cowries to enter the valuable African trade markets, where they used shells to buy goods, including people. Africans used cowries as charms for protection, historians speculate the cowries may have been taken to America as talismans to resist enslavement.
Color:
Gold
Gender:
Earings:
Pierced earrings
Material:
Brass, Cowries
Jewel Style:
Statement pieces
Delivery Delay
- Ghana from 3 to 9 days.
- France from 10 to 16 days.
- United States from 10 to 16 days.
- Africa from 5 to 11 days.
- International from 10 to 16 days.
Refunds and Exchanges
- Money back guaranteed 15 days after reception.
- Return shipping fees are at your charge and not refunded.
- Refunds are made on your ANKA virtual wallet. You can use the credit to buy another product or transfer the amount to your bank account.
Condition
- New item.
- Customizable and made to order.
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At ANKA, we do not believe in the myth of predefined sizes. Each body is different and deserves an outfit just as unique. Therefore, to use this guide, we recommend using your measurements in inches (as explained below) rather than the "4 to 22" sizes.
From there you can select the corresponding international size for your order, and each seller will then be able to make sure to send the PERFECT fit for YOU!
How to measure ?
Collar size
Measure around the neck at the neck.
Chest size
Measure around your bust where it is wider by placing the tape measure under the arms and over the shoulder blades.
Waist size
Measure in the hollow of the waist.
Hip size
Keep your feet together and measure the widest part.
Crotch tower
Measure the top of the crotch up to the ankle bone.
Woman - Tops and dresses
| Int | Chest (in) | Waist (in) | Hip (in) | EU | UK | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 30.7" - 32.3" | 22.8" - 24.4" | 33.1" - 34.6" | 32 | 4 | 0 |
| XS | 32.3" - 33.9" | 24.4" - 26" | 34.6" - 36.2" | 34 | 6 | 2 |
| S | 33.9" - 35.4" | 26" - 27.6" | 36.2" - 37.8" | 36 | 8 | 4 |
| M | 35.4" - 37" | 27.6" - 29.1" | 37.8" - 39.4" | 38 | 10 | 6 |
| L | 37" - 38.6" | 29.1" - 30.7" | 39.4" - 40.9" | 40 | 12 | 8 |
| XL | 38.6" - 40.2" | 30.7" - 32.3" | 40.9" - 42.5" | 42 | 14 | 10 |
| XXL | 40.2" - 41.7" | 32.3" - 33.9" | 42.5" - 44.1" | 44 | 16 | 12 |
| 3XL | 41.7" - 43.3" | 33.9" - 35.4" | 44.1" - 45.7" | 46 | 18 | 14 |
| 4XL | 43.3" - 45.7" | 35.4" - 38.6" | 45.7" - 48" | 48 | 20 | 16 |
| 5XL | 45.7" - 48" | 38.6" - 41.7" | 48" - 50.4" | 50 | 22 | 18 |
| 6XL | 48" - 50.4" | 41.7" - 44.9" | 50.4" - 52.8" | 52 | 24 | 20 |
| 7XL | 50.4" - 52.8" | 44.9" - 48" | 52.8" - 55.1" | 54 | 26 | 22 |
Woman - Pants, Skirts and Shorts
| Int | Waist (in) | EU | UK | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 22.8" - 24.4" | 32 | 4 | 0 |
| XS | 24.4" - 26" | 34 | 6 | 2 |
| S | 26" - 27.6" | 36 | 8 | 4 |
| M | 27.6" - 29.1" | 38 | 10 | 6 |
| L | 29.1" - 30.7" | 40 | 12 | 8 |
| XL | 30.7" - 32.3" | 42 | 14 | 10 |
| XXL | 32.3" - 33.9" | 44 | 16 | 12 |
| 3XL | 33.9" - 35.4" | 46 | 18 | 14 |
| 4XL | 35.4" - 38.6" | 48 | 20 | 16 |
| 5XL | 38.6" - 41.7" | 50 | 22 | 18 |
| 6XL | 41.7" - 44.9" | 52 | 24 | 20 |
| 7XL | 44.9" - 48" | 54 | 26 | 22 |
Woman - Swimwear
| Int | Chest (in) | Waist (in) | Hip (in) | EU | UK | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 30.7" | 23.6" | 33.1" | 32 | 4 | 0 |
| XS | 31.5" | 24.4" | 33.9" | 34 | 6 | 2 |
| S | 32.7" | 25.6" | 35" | 36 | 8 | 4 |
| M | 34.6" | 27.6" | 37" | 38 | 10 | 6 |
| L | 36.6" | 29.5" | 39" | 40 | 12 | 8 |
| XL | 38.6" | 31.5" | 40.9" | 42 | 14 | 10 |
| XXL | 40.5" | 33.5" | 42.9" | 44 | 16 | 12 |
| 3XL | 43.3" | 36.2" | 45.7" | 46 | 18 | 14 |
Woman - Bra
| Below the breasts (in) | Above the breasts (in) | EU | UK | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 27.6" - 28.3" | 75 (AA) | ||
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 28.3" - 29.1" | 75 (A) | 28A | 28A |
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 29.1" - 29.9" | 75 (B) | 28B | 28B |
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 29.9" - 30.7" | 75 (C) | 28C | 28C |
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 30.7" - 31.5" | 75 (D) | 28D | 28D |
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 31.5" - 32.3" | 75 (E) | 28DD | 28DD |
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 32.3" - 33.1" | 75 (F) | 28E | 28DDD |
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 33" - 33.9" | 75 (G) | 28F | 28G |
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 33.9" - 34.6" | 75 (H) | 28FF | 28H |
| 24.4" - 26.4" | 30.3" - 31.1" | 80 (A) | 30A | 30A |
| 24.4" - 26.4" | 31.1" - 31.9" | 80 (B) | 30B | 30B |
| 24.4" - 26.4" | 31.9" - 32.7" | 80 (C) | 30C | 30C |
| 24.4" - 26.4" | 32.7" - 33.5" | 80 (D) | 30D | 30D |
| 24.4" - 26.4" | 33.5" - 34.2" | 80 (E) | 30DD | 30DD |
| 24.4" - 26.4" | 34.2" - 35" | 80 (F) | 30E | 30DDD |
| 24.4" - 26.4" | 35" - 35.8" | 80 (G) | 30F | 30G |
| 24.4" - 26.4" | 35.8" - 36.6" | 80 (H) | 30FF | 30H |
| 26.4" - 28.3" | 32.3" - 33.1" | 85 (A) | 32A | 32A |
| 26.4" - 28.3" | 33.1" - 33.9" | 85 (B) | 32B | 32B |
| 26.4" - 28.3" | 33.9" - 34.6" | 85 (C) | 32C | 32C |
| 26.4" - 28.3" | 34.6" - 35.4" | 85 (D) | 32D | 32D |
| 26.4" - 28.3" | 35.4" - 36.2" | 85 (E) | 32DD | 32DD |
| 26.4" - 28.3" | 36.2" - 37" | 85 (F) | 32E | 32DDD |
| 26.4" - 28.3" | 37" - 37.8" | 85 (G) | 32F | 32G |
| 26.4" - 28.3" | 37.8" - 38.6" | 85 (H) | 32FF | 32H |
| 28.3" - 30.3" | 34.2" - 35" | 90 (A) | 34A | 34A |
| 28.3" - 30.3" | 35" - 35.8" | 90 (B) | 34B | 34B |
| 28.3" - 30.3" | 35.8" - 36.6" | 90 (C) | 34C | 34C |
| 28.3" - 30.3" | 36.6" - 37.4" | 90 (D) | 34D | 34D |
| 28.3" - 30.3" | 37.4" - 38.2" | 90 (E) | 34DD | 34DD |
| 28.3" - 30.3" | 38.2" - 39" | 90 (F) | 34E | 34DDD |
| 28.3" - 30.3" | 39" - 39.8" | 90 (G) | 34F | 34G |
| 28.3" - 30.3" | 39.8" - 40.5" | 90 (H) | 34FF | 34H |
| 30.3" - 32.3" | 36.2" - 37" | 95 (A) | 36A | 36A |
| 30.3" - 32.3" | 37" - 37.8" | 95 (B) | 36B | 36B |
| 30.3" - 32.3" | 37.8" - 38.6" | 95 (C) | 36C | 36C |
| 30.3" - 32.3" | 38.6" - 39.4" | 95 (D) | 36D | 36D |
| 30.3" - 32.3" | 39.4" - 40.2" | 95 (E) | 36DD | 36DD |
| 30.3" - 32.3" | 40.2" - 40.9" | 95 (F) | 36E | 36DDD |
| 30.3" - 32.3" | 40.9" - 41.7" | 95 (G) | 36F | 36G |
| 30.3" - 32.3" | 41.7" - 42.5" | 95 (H) | 36FF | 36H |
| 100 (AA) | ||||
| 32.3" - 34.2" | 38.2" - 39" | 100 (A) | 38A | 38A |
| 32.3" - 34.2" | 39" - 39.8" | 100 (B) | 38B | 38B |
| 32.3" - 34.2" | 39.8" - 40.5" | 100 (C) | 38C | 38C |
| 32.3" - 34.2" | 40.5" - 41.3" | 100 (D) | 38D | 38D |
| 32.3" - 34.2" | 41.3" - 42.1" | 100 (E) | 38DD | 38DD |
| 32.3" - 34.2" | 42.1" - 42.9" | 100 (F) | 38E | 38DDD |
| 32.3" - 34.2" | 42.9" - 43.7" | 100 (G) | 38F | 38G |
| 32.3" - 34.2" | 43.7" - 44.5" | 100 (H) | 38FF | 38H |
| 34.2" - 36.2" | 40.2" - 40.9" | 105 (A) | 40A | 40A |
| 34.2" - 36.2" | 40.9" - 41.7" | 105 (B) | 40B | 40B |
| 34.2" - 36.2" | 41.7" - 42.5" | 105 (C) | 40C | 40C |
| 34.2" - 36.2" | 42.5" - 43.3" | 105 (D) | 40D | 40D |
| 34.2" - 36.2" | 43.3" - 44.1" | 105 (E) | 40DD | 40DD |
| 34.2" - 36.2" | 44.1" - 44.9" | 105 (F) | 40E | 40DDD |
| 34.2" - 36.2" | 44.9" - 45.7" | 105 (G) | 40F | 40G |
| 34.2" - 36.2" | 45.7" - 46.5" | 105 (H) | 40FF | 40H |
| 36.2" - 38.2" | 42.1" - 42.9" | 110 (A) | 42A | 42A |
| 36.2" - 38.2" | 42.9" - 43.7" | 110 (B) | 42B | 42B |
| 36.2" - 38.2" | 43.7" - 44.5" | 110 (C) | 42C | 42C |
| 36.2" - 38.2" | 44.5" - 45.3" | 110 (D) | 42D | 42D |
| 36.2" - 38.2" | 45.3" - 46.1" | 110 (E) | 42DD | 42DD |
| 36.2" - 38.2" | 46.1" - 46.8" | 110 (F) | 42E | 42DDD |
| 36.2" - 38.2" | 46.8" - 47.6" | 110 (G) | 42F | 42G |
| 36.2" - 38.2" | 47.6" - 48.4" | 110 (H) | 42FF | 42H |
| 38.2" - 40.2" | 44.1" - 44.9" | 115 (A) | 44A | 44A |
| 38.2" - 40.2" | 44.9" - 45.7" | 115 (B) | 44B | 44B |
| 38.2" - 40.2" | 45.7" - 46.5" | 115 (C) | 44C | 44C |
| 38.2" - 40.2" | 46.5" - 47.2" | 115 (D) | 44D | 44D |
| 38.2" - 40.2" | 47.2" - 48" | 115 (E) | 44DD | 44DD |
| 38.2" - 40.2" | 48" - 48.8" | 115 (F) | 44E | 44DDD |
| 38.2" - 40.2" | 48.8" - 49.6" | 115 (G) | 44F | 44G |
| 38.2" - 40.2" | 49.6" - 50.4" | 115 (H) | 44FF | 44H |
Man - Shirts
| Int | Chest (in) | Neckband (in) |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 32"-34" | 14" |
| XS | 34"-36" | 14.5" |
| S | 36"-38" | 15" |
| M | 38"-40" | 16" |
| L | 40"-42" | 17" |
| XL | 42"-44" | 17.5" |
| XXL | 44"-46" | 18" |
| 3XL | 46"-48" | 18.5" |
Man - T-shirts, polos, sweatshirts and jumpers
| Int | Chest (in) |
|---|---|
| XXS | 32"-34" |
| XS | 34"-36" |
| S | 36"-38" |
| M | 38"-40" |
| L | 40"-42" |
| XL | 42"-44" |
| XXL | 44"-46" |
| 3XL | 46"-48" |
Man - Jackets, parkas and coats
| Int | Chest (in) |
|---|---|
| XXS | 32"-34" |
| XS | 34"-36" |
| S | 36"-38" |
| M | 38"-40" |
| L | 40"-42" |
| XL | 42"-44" |
| XXL | 44"-46" |
| 3XL | 46"-48" |
Man - Pants and shorts
| Int | Waist (in) | Height (in) | Crotch (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 26"-28" | Short | 30" |
| XS | 28"-30" | Standard | 32" |
| S | 30"-32" | Long | 34" |
| M | 32"-34" | ||
| L | 34"-36" | ||
| XL | 36"-38" | ||
| XXL | 38"-40" | ||
| 3XL | 40"-42" | ||
| 4XL | 42"-44" | ||
| 5XL | 44"-46" | ||
| 6XL | 46"-48" |
Kid - Baby
| Age | Weight (kg) | Height (in) |
|---|---|---|
| Birth | 3,3 | 19.7" |
| 1 month | 4 | 21.3" |
| 3 months | 5 - 6 | 23.6" |
| 6 months | 7 - 8 | 26.4" |
| 9 months | 8 - 9 | 27.9" |
| 12 months | 9 - 10 | 29.1" |
| 18 months | 11 | 31.9" |
| 24 months | 12 | 33.9" |
| 36 months | 14 | 37" |
Kid - Girl
| Age | Height (in) | Chest (in) | Waist (in) | Hip (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 32.7" - 34.6" | 20.5" | 18.9" | 22" |
| 3 years | 34.7" - 37.8" | 21.3" | 19.7" | 22.8" |
| 4 years | 37.8" - 40.9" | 22" | 20.5" | 23.6" |
| 5 years | 40.9" - 43.3" | 22.8" | 20.9" | 24.4" |
| 6 years | 43.3" - 45.7" | 23.6" | 21.3" | 26" |
| 7 years | 45.7" - 48" | 24.4" | 21.6" | 26.8" |
| 8 years | 48" - 50.4" | 25.2" | 22" | 27.6" |
| 9 years | 50.4" - 52.8" | 26.4" | 22.4" | 28.7" |
| 10 years | 52.8" - 55.1" | 27.6" | 23.2" | 29.9" |
| 12 years | 55.1" - 59.8" | 30.7" | 24.4" | 33.1" |
| 14 years | 59.8" - 62.2" | 32.3" | 25.2" | 34.6" |
| 16 years | 62.2" - 64.6" | 33.9" | 26" | 36.2" |
Kid - Boy
| Age | Height (in) | Chest (in) | Waist (in) | Hip (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 32.7" - 34.6" | 20.5" | 18.9" | 22" |
| 3 years | 34.6" - 37.8" | 21.3" | 19.7" | 22.8" |
| 4 years | 37.8" - 40.9" | 22" | 20.5" | 23.6" |
| 5 years | 40.9" - 43.3" | 22.8" | 20.9" | 24.4" |
| 6 years | 43.3" - 45.7" | 23.6" | 21.3" | 24.4" |
| 7 years | 45.7" - 48" | 24.4" | 21.6" | 25.2" |
| 8 years | 48" - 50.4" | 25.2" | 22" | 26" |
| 9 years | 50.4" - 52.8" | 26.4" | 22.4" | 27.2" |
| 10 years | 52.8" - 55.1" | 26.8" | 23.2" | 28.3" |
| 12 years | 55.1" - 59.8" | 29.5" | 26" | 30.7" |
| 14 years | 59.8" - 64.6" | 32.3" | 27.6" | 33.9" |
| 16 years | 64.6" - 69.3" | 35" | 29.1" | 36.2" |
Kids - Shoes
| EU | UK | US | in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 0.5 | 1 | 3.5" |
| 17 | 1 | 1.5 | 3.6" |
| 18 | 2 | 3 | 4" |
| 19 | 3 | 4 | 4.3" |
| 20 | 4 | 5 | 4.6" |
| 21 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 5" |
| 22 | 5 | 6 | 5.2" |
| 23 | 6 | 7 | 5.5" |
| 24 | 7 | 8 | 5.8" |
| 25 | 8 | 9 | 6.1" |
| 26 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 6.3" |
| 27 | 9 | 10 | 6.5" |
| 28 | 10 | 11 | 6.8" |
| 29 | 10.5 | 11.5 | 7" |
| 30 | 11 | 12 | 7.2" |
| 31 | 12 | 13 | 7.5" |
| 32 | 13 | Big Kid 1 | 7.7" |
| 33 | 13.5 | Big Kid 1,5 | 8" |
Woman - Shoes
| EU | UK | US | in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 2 | 4 | 8.2" |
| 35 | 2.5 | 4.5 | 8.3" |
| 35.5 | 3 | 5 | 8.5" |
| 36 | 3.5 | 5.5 | 8.8" |
| 36.5 | 4 | 6 | 8.9" |
| 37 | 4.5 | 6.5 | 9.1" |
| 37.5 | 5 | 7 | 9.3" |
| 38 | 5.5 | 7.5 | 9.4" |
| 38.5 | 6 | 8 | 9.5" |
| 39 | 6.5 | 8.5 | 9.7" |
| 39.5 | 7 | 9 | 9.9" |
| 40 | 7.5 | 9.5 | 10" |
| 40.5 | 8 | 10 | 10.2" |
| 41 | 8.5 | 10.5 | 10.3" |
| 41.5 | 9 | 11 | 10.5" |
| 42 | 9.5 | 11.5 | 10.7" |
| 42.5 | 10 | 12 | 10.9" |
Man - Shoes
| EU | UK | US | in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 9" |
| 39 | 5.5 | 6 | 9.3" |
| 39.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 9.5" |
| 40 | 6.5 | 7 | 9.6" |
| 40.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 9.8" |
| 41 | 7.5 | 8 | 9.9" |
| 41.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 10.1" |
| 42 | 8.5 | 9 | 10.3" |
| 42.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10.4" |
| 43 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.6" |
| 43.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 10.8" |
| 44 | 10.5 | 11 | 10.9" |
| 44.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 11.1" |
| 45 | 11.5 | 12 | 11.3" |
| 46 | 12.5 | 13 | 11.6" |
| 47 | 13.5 | 14 | 11.9" |
| 48 | 14.5 | 15 | 12.2" |
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I am very happy with my purchase and MOST especially the seller. The 1st one I received was broken and I'm sure due to shipping. But she was responsive and offered to send me another one. Very communicative. Choker is excellent.!!!
Thank you very much. Very satisfied customer.