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Shell Clamp Money, Africa
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Good string of early 20th century shell money or currency from Africa. The shells have a warm
Category
Early 20th Century African Other Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell
Vintage African Wood and Shell Mask
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Intriguing good looking mask artistically made of combination of hand crafted beads ,shells , and
Category
Vintage 1970s African Tribal Masks
Materials
Shell, Wood, Beads
Handwoven Morroccan Berber Rug 100% Wool
Located in Neuss, NW
Sea Shells is a contemporary 100% wool rug – thick and soft, comfortable underfoot. Our Berber rugs
Category
2010s Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Moroccan Rug with Short Pile Minimalist Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, egg shell, alabaster, and beige with other neutral accent colors. Abrash. Hand-knotted wool. Made in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Modern Moroccan and North Africa...
Materials
Wool
New Contemporary Moroccan Rug with Organic Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, cream, egg shell, camel, brown, alabaster, and beige with other neutral accent colors.
Abrash.
Hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Organic Modern Moroccan and Nort...
Materials
Wool
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
Category
Vintage 1960s African Decorative Boxes
Materials
Fur, Shell, Fabric, Beads
African Textile Panel with Shells
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Old African textile panel with shells,: You can mount on a panel for wall, or place on table, or
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Modern Textiles
Materials
Raffia
Vintage African Beaded Tie Waist Belt in Turquoise Seed Beads Cowries Sea Shell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage African Waist Belt Decorated with Cowries Sea Shells
Handcrafted Boho style beaded tie belt
Category
Mid-20th Century African Belts
W 2 in D 0.5 in L 27 in
Ancient Maiolica Tiles, Rampini Manufactory, Pavia, 1693-1704
By Siro Antonio Africa
Located in Milano, IT
Six maiolica “ambrogette” (tiles)
Rampini manufactory, painter probably Siro Antonio Africa
Pavia
Category
Antique Early 1700s Italian Baroque Ceramics
Materials
Maiolica
26.40 Carat Pretty Sea Shell Shape Bi Colour Tourmaline Carving From Africa
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight: 26.40Carats
Dimension: 2.8 x 1.9 x 0.5 Cm
Origin: Africa
Colour: Red Pink and Green
Shape
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Central African Adam Style Natural Spec...
Materials
Rock Crystal
H 1.11 in W 0.75 in D 0.2 in
Pair of African Cowrie Fertility Idol Figures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of African (19/20th Cent) seated Cowrie fertility idol figures with a surface of small shells
Category
20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Wood, Paint
20th century African Kuba cloth from the Congo - Sea shells
Located in Malton, GB
This is a hugely decorative and very long 20th century African Kuba cloth from the Congo. Made
Category
20th Century Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Hand-crafted Basket with Cowrie Shells
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Vintage Hand-crafted Basket with Cowrie Shells.
Leather sides and base.
Hand-sewn shells to leather
Category
20th Century African Decorative Baskets
Materials
Leather, Shell
African Currency, Thoung Knife
Located in Dallas, TX
surprising. They range in size from the smallest personal adornments such as beads, shells, and jewelry to
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Oyster Shell Looking Glass Mirror
Located in London, GB
-pearl troca shells. A giant black South African limpet to the base. Littorina littorina. Tectus pyramis
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Wall Mirrors
Materials
Shell
Early 20th Century Ceremonial Chiefs Coat From Africa
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th-century ceremonial chief's coat from Africa represents a magnificent display of
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
African Tribal Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Crown Altar Headdress
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce large vintage African tribal beaded ceremonial crown altar headdress, the Yoruba peoples
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Shell, Beads
Vanishing Africa by Giansanti, Giann Hardcover Photography Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vanishing Africa hardcover book by Giann Giansanti author photographer.
This book represents
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21st Century and Contemporary African Tribal Books
Materials
Paper
Collection of Mid-Century African Multicolored Wooden Masks
Located in Den Haag, NL
Collection of midcentury African multicolored wooden masks.
Red/brown 30cmx18cmx 12cm
Black/white
Category
Vintage 1940s African Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Decorative Halved Ammonite, African, Fossil, Display Plinth, Cretaceous
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative halved ammonite. An African, opalized fossil on display plinth, dating
Category
Late 20th Century African Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Natural Fiber, Wood
H 6.11 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
Early 20th Century African Hunter's Vest on Custom Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable early 20th century African hunter's vest with myriad auspicious charms including
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
Vintage Carved Decorative Ammonite, African, Fossil, Display, Cretaceous C. 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage carved decorative ammonite. An African, opalized fossil on display plinth, dating
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Late 20th Century African Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Other
H 5.12 in W 6.3 in D 3.75 in
Vintage Decorative Ammonite, African, Opalized Fossil, Display, Specimen, C.1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage decorative ammonite. An African, opalized fossil on display plinth, dating to
Category
Late 20th Century African Modern Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Other
H 4.93 in W 6.3 in D 3.94 in
African statue Senoufo Horserider figure , Ivory Coast C 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
blocks. Perfect mastery of the sculptor in the harmonization of volumes. Necklaces of Corie shell and
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Shell, Raffia, Acrylic, Wood, Carbon Fiber
Set of Three West African Manilla Currency Pieces on a Custom Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
This captivating set of three 19th century West African bronze currency manillas, elegantly
Category
Antique 19th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Silver & Conus Shell Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Moroccan Silver and Conus Shell Charms with the Signature Faouzi Back Neck Charm. Black cord is
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Ardmore Ceramic Lizard Vase, hand made in South Africa
By Ardmore Design
Located in North Miami, FL
pottery studio based in South Africa.
This one-of-a-kind creation is a testament to the skill and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage North African Clay Darbuka
Located in LYON, FR
Handmade North African Clay Drum. A delight to see, touch and play. Made in the traditional method
Category
Vintage 1960s Moroccan Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Hide, Clay
Last African Warriors by Gianni Giansanti
Located in valatie, NY
The Last African Warriors by Gianni Giansanti. Published by White Star Publishers, 2011. Hardcover
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Tribal Bronze Purse, Bag, Sculpture, West Africa
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Tribal Bronze Purse, Bag West Africa
early-mid 20th century.
leather and shell details.
Category
Vintage 1950s Beninese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
African Luba Mboko Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
with items like antelope horns, shells, dried beetles, human teeth, fruits, seeds, chalk and miniature
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Bogolan Cowrie Shell Mud Cloth Textile
Located in Chicago, IL
shells became a symbol of wealth, power, fertility, and protection for many African cultures. Today this
Category
20th Century Malian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Bogolan Cowrie Shell Mud Cloth Textile
Located in Chicago, IL
shells became a symbol of wealth, power, fertility, and protection for many African cultures. Today this
Category
20th Century Malian Folk Art Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
African Masai Beaded Traditional Artifact Wall Decor
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage African Masai Beaded Traditional Wedding Necklace Artifact Wall Decor from Kenya.
One of a
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Late 20th Century Kenyan Folk Art More Folk Art
Materials
Beads
Soul Ecru Shell Mirror by Dooq
By DOOQ
Located in Geneve, CH
Soul Ecru shell mirror by Dooq
Dimensions: ø 30 x H 40 cm
Materials: Glass, marble.
Created by
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2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Marble
Georgian Burr Yew Conch Shell Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Inlaid with Twin Conch Shells
From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Yew
Collection of Four 19th Century African Tribal Currency's
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine collection of four 18th - 19th century African Tribal currency's on stand from the world
Category
Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
African Tribal Benin Brass Armlets Nigeria Antique Jewelry
Located in London, GB
Benin brass Armlets or Anklets
A pair of heavy Brass armlets with three rows of cowrie shells
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
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H 5.91 in W 4.73 in D 1.58 in
African Mask 'Kanaga' Dogon tribe, Mali C 1950
Located in Paris, FR
made of black strip-woven cloth and red broadcloth strips embroidered with white cowrie-shells; strands
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
DOOQ Mid-Century Modern Souk Ecru Shell Mirror
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
of overwhelming and visually fascinating Souk markets in northern Africa with its vibrant fringes and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Marble, Brass
British Colonial California King Shell Bed, Susanne Hollis Collection
By Susanne Hollis
Located in Pasadena, CA
Our shell bed in Cal king size, made from African mahogany. Finished with brass hex caps on all
Category
2010s American British Colonial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
Very Unusual Large Nut Shell with Tribal Elephant Carving
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A rare and unusually large nut shell, skillfully etched with elephant figures and objects.
Despite
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Tribal Natural Specimens
Materials
Nutwood
Karo Man with a Tortoise Shell, Ethiopia, Fashion, Iconic
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
, features a Karo tribesman with a tortoise shell.
The distinctly preserved cultures of the Omo Valley in
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Karo Man with a Tortoise Shell, Ethiopia, Fashion, Iconic
By Drew Doggett
Located in US
, features a Karo tribesman with a tortoise shell.
The distinctly preserved cultures of the Omo Valley in
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
African Textile Kuba, suitable for table or Wall Hanging or Backrest Covering
By Kuba
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
B/1676. Old African textile from Kuba, Zaire: with small shells as ornament.
An IDEA: use this item
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Textiles
Materials
Raffia, Cotton
H 90.56 in W 21.66 in D 0.4 in
Original Vintage Travel Poster Morocco Africa Donkey Beach Mountains Night Sky
By Delval
Located in London, GB
great image depicting a shell on a sandy beach by the sparkling sea water and a person riding a donkey
Category
Vintage 1950s Moroccan Posters
Materials
Paper
H 39.77 in W 23.63 in D 0.04 in
"Emerging First Man" Bronze Sculpture, Male Figurative, Ceramic Shell, Resin
By Artis Lane
Located in Detroit, MI
gaiting material, ceramic shell mold, etc., (the “birthing” materials of the foundry), on the bronze to
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 29 in W 13 in D 10 in
Old Copper Coins of Congo, Africa / Rare Objects / Folk Art/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
taking place in Africa.
Various goods such as textiles, feathers, beads, and shells were exchanged there
Category
20th Century Congolese Other Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
H 8.67 in W 9.65 in D 4.81 in
Vintage Bronze Candleholder Statue with Black and Gold Patina, on Shell Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage bronze candleholder statue with black and gold patina, on shell base. Created during the
Category
20th Century Statues
Materials
Bronze
Set of Three Vintage Zulu Long Wood Pipes on Custom Stands Beads South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Set of three vintage Zulu long wood pipes on custom metal stands, South Africa. Each on separate
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Multicolor Murano Glass Bowl Gold Flakes Shell Ashtray Dino Martens Italy, 1960s
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
, 1960s
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1960s
This original glass shell bowl was
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 2.25 in W 5.71 in D 5.6 in
"Natty Dreads" mixed media portrait of a Black woman with cowrie shell headband
By Janice Frame
Located in Edgartown, MA
"As an African-American artist in today’s world, I embody the vast differences found in our
Category
2010s Mixed Media
Materials
Acrylic, Handmade Paper, Resin, Mixed Media
Statue Of The Teke Tribe DR Congo African Art Early 20th Malebo Pool Brazzaville
Located in Leuven, BE
DR Congo / Congo Brazzaville Malebo Pool area Central Africa
Height: 31cm
Early 20th century (around
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
H 12.21 in W 2.56 in D 2.56 in
"Greek with Shell, " Fabulous Panel with Half-Nude Figure by Art Deco Master
Located in Philadelphia, PA
contemporaries, Mergier was influenced by Classical and African art, and this piece from the 1950s -- with its
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
H 36 in W 23.5 in D 1.5 in
1, 1 kg Murano Glass Bowl silver Flakes Shell Ashtray by Dino Martens Italy 1960s
By Aureliano Toso, Dino Martens
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
, 1960s
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1960s
This original glass shell bowl was
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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H 2.56 in W 7.09 in D 6.5 in
Splendid Seven rams Ntomo Mask, Bamana Population, Mali, 1930-1940
Located in Paris, FR
region, Mali, Wood, cowrie shells, reptile skin. Dimensions: 61.5 cm / 24.02 inches.
The Ntomo mask is
Category
Vintage 1930s Malian Folk Art Masks
Materials
Shell, Wood
Splendid four rams Ntomo Mask, Bamana Population, Mali
Located in Paris, FR
cowrie shells. Dimensions: 52 x 14.5 cm 20.48 x 5.51inches
The Ntomo mask is used in the initiation
Category
20th Century Malian Folk Art Masks
Materials
Shell, Wood
Cast Brass and Leather Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
in South Africa.
This Brutalist style lounge chair was inspired by the rough, brutal beauty of
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Cast Brass and Leather Primal Sofa by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Africa.
This Brutalist style sofa was inspired by the rough, brutal beauty of Africa.
The solid brass
Category
2010s South African Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Stainless Steel and Wicker Contemporary Adult Swing Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
and a synthetic wicker seating shell. Also available in natural wicker. The swing chair can be
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 43.31 in W 31.5 in D 39.38 in
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