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Cowrie Art

Ancestral Dan Mask 'Deangle' with Cowrie Shells Large
Ancestral Dan Mask 'Deangle' with Cowrie Shells Large

Ancestral Dan Mask 'Deangle' with Cowrie Shells Large

$1,876

H 15.75 in W 9.85 in D 4.73 in

Ancestral Dan Mask 'Deangle' with Cowrie Shells Large

Located in Torquay, GB

headdress of cowrie shells and raffia weave. Large domed forehead with a single scarification welt in russet

Category

Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Namji Doll with Beads, Cowries, Coins and Metal Rings, Cameroon Mid 20th century
Namji Doll with Beads, Cowries, Coins and Metal Rings, Cameroon Mid 20th century

Namji Doll with Beads, Cowries, Coins and Metal Rings, Cameroon Mid 20th century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

, in addition to metal rings, cowrie shells, bells and coins. Pair of small beads inset for eyes

Category

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Bogolan Cowrie Shell Mud Cloth Textile
Bogolan Cowrie Shell Mud Cloth Textile

Bogolan Cowrie Shell Mud Cloth Textile

$248

H 81.5 in W 53 in D 0.5 in

Bogolan Cowrie Shell Mud Cloth Textile

Located in Chicago, IL

desired depth of tone. This Bogolan was made with a repeating design of cowrie shells bordered by

Category

20th Century Malian Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Bogolan Cowrie Shell Mud Cloth Textile
Bogolan Cowrie Shell Mud Cloth Textile

Bogolan Cowrie Shell Mud Cloth Textile

$248

H 0.25 in W 78 in D 49 in

Bogolan Cowrie Shell Mud Cloth Textile

Located in Chicago, IL

desired depth of tone. This Bogolan was made with a repeating design of cowrie shells bordered by

Category

20th Century Malian Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Folk Art Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s Sasak
Folk Art Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s Sasak

Folk Art Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s Sasak

Located in London, GB

Sasak Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie & Painted Palm 1950’s Handwoven and richly adorned, this

Category

Vintage 1920s Indonesian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

Folk Art Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s Sasak
Folk Art Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s Sasak

Folk Art Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s Sasak

Located in London, GB

Sasak Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie & Painted Palm 1950’s Handwoven and richly adorned, this

Category

Vintage 1950s Indonesian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s
Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s

Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s

Located in London, GB

Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Sasak, Cowrie & Painted Palm 1950’s Handwoven and richly adorned

Category

Vintage 1920s Indonesian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

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Two Yoruba Tribe twin Figures with Cowrie Cloaks, Nigeria
Two Yoruba Tribe twin Figures with Cowrie Cloaks, Nigeria

Two Yoruba Tribe twin Figures with Cowrie Cloaks, Nigeria

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Two well-loved Yoruba twin figures "ibeji" with cloaks made of cowrie shells on cloth, Nigeria

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Yoruba Twin Figures with Cowrie Cloaks, Nigeria, Africa, Early 20th Century
Yoruba Twin Figures with Cowrie Cloaks, Nigeria, Africa, Early 20th Century

Yoruba Twin Figures with Cowrie Cloaks, Nigeria, Africa, Early 20th Century

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Two twin figures "ibeji", wearing cloaks covered with cowrie shells, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Africa

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Chinese Cowrie Shell Beaded Vest on Stand
Chinese Cowrie Shell Beaded Vest on Stand

Chinese Cowrie Shell Beaded Vest on Stand

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H 23 in W 11.75 in D 4.75 in

Chinese Cowrie Shell Beaded Vest on Stand

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1920s Chinese vest of woven fiber is beaded with cowry shells and mounted on a custom made iron stand.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Textiles

Materials

Shell

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$441 / item

H 3.15 in Dm 13.78 in

Travertine Eclipse Bowl XL

By Kiwano Concept

Located in Eindhoven, NB

Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. This beige Travertine Eclipse Bowl XL is stunning with its timeless esthetic in natu...

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Travertine

Handmade Ceramic Vase #703 in Black Glaze with Beige Cotton Fringe Detail
Handmade Ceramic Vase #703 in Black Glaze with Beige Cotton Fringe Detail

Handmade Ceramic Vase #703 in Black Glaze with Beige Cotton Fringe Detail

By Karen Gayle Tinney

Located in Proctorsville, VT

Vase #703 by Karen Gayle Tinney Drawing on signature details from other Standard Collection pieces, this vase is an update to a traditional bottle neck silhouette. Hand formed bei...

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Cotton

Handmade Ceramic Vase #504 in Satin Yellow with Marigold Cotton Braid and Fringe
Handmade Ceramic Vase #504 in Satin Yellow with Marigold Cotton Braid and Fringe

Handmade Ceramic Vase #504 in Satin Yellow with Marigold Cotton Braid and Fringe

By Karen Gayle Tinney

Located in Proctorsville, VT

Vase #504 by Karen Gayle Tinney A fan-favorite since its introduction in 2018, this versatile vase functions equally as a sculptural object and a vessel for flowers. Hand formed st...

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Cotton

Handmade Ceramic Vase #606 in Olive Glaze with Olive Cotton Fringe Details
Handmade Ceramic Vase #606 in Olive Glaze with Olive Cotton Fringe Details

Handmade Ceramic Vase #606 in Olive Glaze with Olive Cotton Fringe Details

By Karen Gayle Tinney

Located in Proctorsville, VT

Vase #606 by Karen Gayle Tinney A petite vase perfectly sized to stand alone in a small space or act as a companion to a larger piece. Each vase is formed by hand, making every piec...

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Cotton

African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art

African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art

Located in Miami, FL

A fantastically hand-crafted piece by the Kota (or Bakota) tribe who are located in the northeastern region of Gabon. This figure, which is a Mahongwe reliquary figure as exhibited w...

Category

Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

Handmade Ceramic Vase #695 in Amber Speckled Glaze with Tencel Braid and Fringe
Handmade Ceramic Vase #695 in Amber Speckled Glaze with Tencel Braid and Fringe

Handmade Ceramic Vase #695 in Amber Speckled Glaze with Tencel Braid and Fringe

By Karen Gayle Tinney

Located in Proctorsville, VT

Vase #695 by Karen Gayle Tinney Equal parts functional and sculptural, this vase is the perfect size for a small bouquet but packs enough detail for it to stand alone as a decorativ...

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Cotton

Handmade Ceramic Vase #504 in Satin White with White Cotton Braid and Fringe
Handmade Ceramic Vase #504 in Satin White with White Cotton Braid and Fringe

Handmade Ceramic Vase #504 in Satin White with White Cotton Braid and Fringe

By Karen Gayle Tinney

Located in Proctorsville, VT

Vase #504 by Karen Gayle Tinney A fan-favorite since its introduction in 2018, this versatile vase functions equally as a sculptural object and a vessel for flowers. Hand formed st...

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Cotton

Handmade Ceramic Vase #695 in Dark Green with Green Tencel Braid and Fringe
Handmade Ceramic Vase #695 in Dark Green with Green Tencel Braid and Fringe

Handmade Ceramic Vase #695 in Dark Green with Green Tencel Braid and Fringe

By Karen Gayle Tinney

Located in Proctorsville, VT

Vase #695 by Karen Gayle Tinney Equal parts functional and sculptural, this vase is the perfect size for a small bouquet but packs enough detail for it to stand alone as a decorativ...

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Cotton

Handmade Ceramic Vase #735 in White with Tan Cotton Braided & Fringe Details
Handmade Ceramic Vase #735 in White with Tan Cotton Braided & Fringe Details

Handmade Ceramic Vase #735 in White with Tan Cotton Braided & Fringe Details

By Karen Gayle Tinney

Located in Proctorsville, VT

Vase #735 by Karen Gayle Tinney Featuring fringe and braided details from all views, this vase is sized to hold a large arrangement of flowers or to stand alone as a sculptural pi...

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Cotton

Handmade Ceramic Vase #703 in Brown Glaze with Dark Brown Cotton Fringe Detail
Handmade Ceramic Vase #703 in Brown Glaze with Dark Brown Cotton Fringe Detail

Handmade Ceramic Vase #703 in Brown Glaze with Dark Brown Cotton Fringe Detail

By Karen Gayle Tinney

Located in Proctorsville, VT

Vase #703 by Karen Gayle Tinney Drawing on signature details from other Standard Collection pieces, this vase is an update to a traditional bottle neck silhouette. Hand formed beig...

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Cotton

Rectangle Bubble Vase in Beige Resin by Paola Valle
Rectangle Bubble Vase in Beige Resin by Paola Valle

Rectangle Bubble Vase in Beige Resin by Paola Valle

$220 / item

H 7.88 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in

Rectangle Bubble Vase in Beige Resin by Paola Valle

By Paola Valle

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

Striking and elegant, the Rectangle Bubble Vase has a unique silhouette that brings a modern and playful feel to any space. Styled in built-ins or filled with florals, this vase is a...

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Marble

Pair of Vintage Elephant Garden Planters Pots Stands Italian Lattice Palm Beach
Pair of Vintage Elephant Garden Planters Pots Stands Italian Lattice Palm Beach

Pair of Vintage Elephant Garden Planters Pots Stands Italian Lattice Palm Beach

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The most wonderful pair of old Italian elephant garden plant stands. I believe these are some sort of terra cotta with a glaze on top, they are heavy! The details are amazing from th...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

A Pair of Fortuny Cushions in the Richelieu Pattern
A Pair of Fortuny Cushions in the Richelieu Pattern

A Pair of Fortuny Cushions in the Richelieu Pattern

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Fortuny cushions in the Richelieu pattern, bias striped silk edging and silk blend backing, the double lion motif pattern inspired by the 17th century style of the French c...

Category

2010s American Louis XIV Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Silk

Collectible Sculptural wood Italian cabinet bar and storage Gianfranco Frattini
Collectible Sculptural wood Italian cabinet bar and storage Gianfranco Frattini

Collectible Sculptural wood Italian cabinet bar and storage Gianfranco Frattini

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Milano, IT

Rare and beautiful wood cabinet attributed to Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1950 - 60s. It is a symbol of elegance and functionality. This extraordinary piece, made of oak, is charact...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Architectural Cement Sculpture - "LarA 004", Hand-Tinted in Dark Bluish Gray
Architectural Cement Sculpture - "LarA 004", Hand-Tinted in Dark Bluish Gray

Architectural Cement Sculpture - "LarA 004", Hand-Tinted in Dark Bluish Gray

By Jose Perozo

Located in FISTERRA, ES

"LarA 004" is an original sculpture from the LarA series by Spanish artist José Perozo, completed in 2024. Measuring 21 x 29 x 17 cm, this artwork merges the female figure with archi...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

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Cowrie Art For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of cowrie art you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using shell, wood and fabric. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of cowrie art, we have 15 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of cowrie art you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of cowrie art is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in folk art styles are sought with frequency. Naga People and Phaidon each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of cowrie art that is worth considering.

How Much is a Cowrie Art?

A piece of cowrie art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,550, while the lowest priced sells for $293 and the highest can go for as much as $22,500.