The Cowrie Bib – A Statement of Power

Worn by Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson at the 2025 Inauguration and spotted on rising stars like Chloe Bailey, this stunning cowrie shell bib is more than jewelry—it’s showstopping legacy.

In African cultures, the cowrie shell has long signified prosperity, divine femininity, and protection. In America, it has also become a symbol of resistance and remembrance—a totem said to have been used to resist enslavement. Justice Jackson, a descendant of enslaved people, wore this bib on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a quiet but powerful nod to heritage and dissent.

But this necklace isn’t just for the courtroom or the Capitol.

It’s for the woman who walks into every room with conviction. Or every vacation, letting you know that she’s comfortable with all eyes on her.

For the artist who turns heads.

For the dreamer rewriting history.

Each collar is made by our artisan team in Kenya, now using ethically sourced cowrie shells that honor both tradition and wildlife. Matching earrings are included. Orders ship in three weeks.

Wear it to honor the past. Or to shape the future. Either way, make your statement.