Conchomancy, a form of geomancy is the art of divination by casting shells.
Etymology
From ancient Greek konche muscle, cockle, shell. Methods
Cauris or Cypraea moneta are small shells that are the oldest known currency in China but also in Western Africa. Today, they are used for divination in many countries of Western and Central Africa such as Mali, Guinea, Senegal.SEE ALSO:
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