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Cowrie Shell Box

Contemporary American Modern Conch and Cowrie Seashell Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American Modern rectangular jewelry box with an exterior finished in applied miniature
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Coral

Sumatran Beaded Boxes, Group of 9
Located in New York, NY
Benkulu and Lampung in South Sumatra, Indonesia, each with geometric beading and cowrie shell decoration
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20th Century Tribal Decorative Boxes

Materials

Beads, Shell

Sumatran Beaded Boxes, Group of 9
Sumatran Beaded Boxes, Group of 9
H 6.5 in W 9 in D 6 in
Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Cowrie shell snuff box Date : c1820 Period : George III / Regency Origin : Most likely
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Antique 1820s British Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820
Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820
H 1.19 in W 2.6 in D 2.25 in
1960s Hand-Made African Tabletop Hut with Shells and Beading
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Hand-Made African Tabletop Hut with Cowry or cowrie Shells, blue and cream Beading, fur, and
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Vintage 1960s African Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fur, Shell, Fabric, Beads

Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box Edinburgh c1823
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver cowry shell snuff box Date : Hallmarked in Edinburgh for an uknown maker
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Antique 1820s Scottish Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

19th Century Scottish Silver Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Georgian cowrie shell snuff box Date : c1820 Period : George III / Regency Origin
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Antique 1830s Scottish Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Pukeberg Sweden Cowrie Shell Knife Rests
By Pukeberg Sweden
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Pukeberg Sweden Cowrie Shell Cardholders/Knife rests with original boxes. There are now 10
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

Hermes Danse Pacifique Silk 90cm New Black Feathers and Shells
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Hermes Box, Ribbon and Tissue This is what Hermes says about the design on its website: The story behind
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2010s French Scarves

Hermes Danse Pacifique Silk 90cm New Dusty Rose Feathers and Shells
By Hermès
Located in West Chester, PA
Compliment your outfit with this stunning design Colorway 04 Color: Vieux Rose/Vert/Jaune Hermes Box
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2010s French Scarves

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Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and rare piece. Bamboo decorated planter again. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Japan Period: Showa Periode (1926-1989) Original/Repro...
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African Mask 'Kanaga' Dogon tribe, Mali C 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Mask 'Kanaga' Dogon tribe, Mali Circa 1950 Provenance: Swedish private collection, from the 1970s. Then inherited within the family One of the most popular types of masks in the Sang...
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African Mask 'Kanaga' Dogon tribe, Mali C 1950
African Mask 'Kanaga' Dogon tribe, Mali C 1950
H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 5.52 in
Chinese Silver Dragon Snuff Box Hung Chong
By Hung Chong & Co.
Located in Newark, England
Circa 1910 From our Chinese collection, we are pleased to offer this Chinese Silver Dragon Snuff Box. The snuff box of oval form having a hammered decoration to the exterior with a ...
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Chinese Silver Dragon Snuff Box Hung Chong
Chinese Silver Dragon Snuff Box Hung Chong
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H 1.18 in W 3.35 in D 2.56 in
Ancient Hand-Crafted Portuguese Washbasin, Pot, Garden Elements, Rustic, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
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Shell Decorated and Filled Ginger Jar Lamp
Located in Hudson, NY
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Gucci Vintage Toothpick Match Holder, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Munich, DE
Gucci Vintage sterling silver match, toothpick holder signed with Gucci and in very good vintage condition.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Sterling Silver

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Rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie Incense Burner Vase and Cover
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
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Antique English Edwardian Painted And Carved Mahogany Settee In Oatmeal Linen
Located in Kennesaw, GA
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Kuba Bwoom Mask
Located in Austin, TX
Residing in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Kuba people are true artisans whose craftsmanship fueled traditional rituals, performances, and storytelling. Natural materials, in ...
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Kuba Bwoom Mask
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H 14 in W 15 in D 28 in
Arts and Crafts Settee Bench signed Gustav Stickley c 1905 -1912
By Gustav Stickley
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional, rare signed Mission, Arts and Crafts, Gustav Stickley settee, bench in original condition. The bench features a slatted back, and drop in, inner spring cushion ( needs r...
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Gorham 'Narragansett' Gold Washed Sterling Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorham 'Narragansett' Gold Washed Sterling Shell Dish & Figural Crab Spoon USA, circa 1890s A rare find, two piece set in one of scarcest patterns of the Gorham Mfg. Co. 'Narragan...
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Studio Handcrafted Wood Jewelry Box 1970s
Located in San Diego, CA
Handcrafted wood jewelry or trinket box from the 1970s. Felt lined with a sliding ring holder. Nice joinery and mix of woods.
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Opon Igede Ifa - Divination Bowl, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Early 20th Century
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Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Hand-carved Opon Igede Ifa or divination bowl, Yoruba People, Nigeria, early 20th Century. A Babalawo ("diviner") of the West African Yoruba people uses an Opon Igede Ifa to store th...
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By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Frits Henningsen Settee
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H 30.5 in W 54 in D 31 in
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Located in Debenham, Suffolk
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Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful standing sea shell encrusted photo frame. This frame holds a 4" x 6" photo and can be displayed horizontally or vertically. The frame is created using hand-applied seashe...
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William IV Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuffbox, circa 1825
By John Reilly
Located in London, GB
Beautifully fashioned William IV silver-mounted Cowrie shell snuffbox, circa 1825. Marked with
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Antique 1820s British William IV Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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William IV Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuffbox, circa 1825
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H 2.1 in W 2.5 in D 0.01 in
Georgian Cowrie Shell Gold Bracelet
Located in London, GB
The 6 Cowrie Shells are set in hand made Gold Canatille Work frames, alternating with Gold
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A Lace Coral Box with Purple Coral Finial
By FS Henemader Antiques, Inc.
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A large and impressive white lace coral box with cowrie shells, finger coral and purple coral
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Large Seashell Encrusted Box with Slivered Crustacean Accents
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A large cowrie and pectin seashell encrusted box with removable lid, bamboo lining and silvered
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Novelty George 111 Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box, Dated circa 1790
Located in London, GB
George 111 silver cowrie shell snuff box, dated circa 1790 Mounted in unmarked silver with a
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Antique 1790s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

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Bilton Enamel Patch Box, This Box I Intend a Gift for My Friend, circa 1775
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Downingtown, PA
imitating a cowrie shell with white reserve edged with white raised 'pearls' and bearing a verse-This Box I
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Georgian Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell with Hinged Lid Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
Georgian, sterling silver-mounted Cowrie shell snuff box with hinged lid, London, 1815. Measures: 3
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Antique 19th Century British Sterling Silver

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A rare George III silver mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box made in Birmingham in 18
Located in London, GB
The beautifully shaded Cowrie shell displays plain silver mounts and the hinged cover is engraved
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Located in Asheville, NC
earth toned textiles, cowrie shells, horse hair, multiple types of irradescent feathers, woven bands of
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Native American Warrior Cape
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H 87 in W 69 in D 3 in
Antique Vintage Satinwood Mahogany Jewellery Casket Table Box Cowrie Shells
Located in Dublin, Ireland
four large Cowrie Shells from the Nineteenth Century The well figured satinwood square formed
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George III Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box with Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
George III, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) helmet cowrie shell snuff box with
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African Dance Aprons
Located in New York, NY
framed in shadow box, beaded on leather with cowrie shells on ends and leather ties
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