Shoulder bag of white cowrie shells on a stand 75 cm

Key measurements to find the right location:

• Width: 20 cm
• Base depth: 12 cm
• Total height: 75 cm
• Weight: 2 kg

All you need to know about the material:

• Material: white cowrie shells individually attached to a hand-knotted fiber net
• Soft pouch, never a rigid shell
• Flat cowrie shell band at the top, reinforcing the opening seam
• Displayed on a black iron gantry, not a simple rod
• 2 kg with weight concentrated at the top
• Indoor use

An object taken out of its intended use—that's what makes it effective: you recognize a bag, and it's no longer useful for its original purpose. The archway contributes to this distancing effect, like a display case without glass. It's a statement piece for an entryway or office, provided you appreciate the irony.

What you need to know to install and maintain it:

• Always grasp the piece by its base, never by the shoulder strap.
• Put the shoulder strap back in place by hand after each use.
• Place it against a wall on a narrow piece of furniture; the weight is at the top.
• Use a dry brush on the shells, never water on the net.
• Indoor use