• Super unique vintage cowrie shell art souvenir, likely a "sailor's valentine" style piece, featuring a hand-painted scene of the Bay of Naples, Italy.
• The top shell features a painted scene of a boat sailing near a coast with text that reads "RICORDI DI NAPOLI" (Memories of Naples) and "ANNO SANTO 1950" (Holy Year 1950).
• The bottom shell is more natural in appearance, featuring its characteristic spotted exterior and a smooth, pearlescent interior adorned with small metal stand that I believe was intended to rest one’s cigarette or perhaps a pen.
• A form of shellcraft, often referred to as a sailor's valentine (sailors would send or bring these home to their loved ones) or as souvenir folk art.

Very Good Condition. Minor wear consistent with age. Light soiling and old age toning. See photos for greater details.

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