Ketanji Brown Jackson Wore A Symbol Of Silent Rebellion

Ketanji Brown Jackson Wore A Symbol Of Silent Rebellion At Inauguration
For the most part, people were dressed for a somber affair in a sea of unremarkable navy and dark earth tones. However, one look that drew acknowledgment for its dramatic visual significance is the cowrie shell collar Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wore around her neck.
The Significance Of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's Cowrie Shells Worn At The 2025 Inauguration
The shells are often viewed as currency. However, they hold a deeper meaning, especially when worn during the inaugural ceremonies of President Donald Trump.
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While Justice Jackson has yet to explain the exact meaning of her Inauguration collar, the cowrie shell’s multiple meanings point to a sartorial expression of her dissent.
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The cowrie shell also has deep ties to womanhood. According to The Met, the shell’s “resemblance to the female vulva and alternatively to a squinting eye is thought to underlie a magical association with fertility and with protection from the evil eye, respectively.
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