Ancestral Dan Mask 'Deangle' with Cowrie Shells Large
Located in Torquay, GB
Large sized Dan Mask ('Deangle', 'Dan Gle') from Côte d’Ivoire W.Affrica, circa early 20th century. To the Dan people, the 'Deangle' embodies the spirit of an individual ancestor d...
Wood, Paint
"Cowrie Shell" (2024) By Tony Hochstetler, Original Bronze Sculpture
By Tony Hochstetler
Located in Denver, CO
Tony Hochstetler's "Cowrie Shell" (2015) is an original handmade bronze sculpture that depicts the shell of a cowrie.
Bronze
Antique Yoruba Devotional Staff with Bird Symbol and Cowrie Embellishment
Located in Nottingham, GB
Historically valued throughout West Africa as a form of currency, cowries came to embody concepts of wealth, fertility, abundance, and divine favour.
Wood
Vintage African Baule Beaded Wood Mask with Cowrie Shells, 19 Inches
Located in Farmington, UT
Vintage African Baule mask from the second half of the 20th century. Carved hardwood is decorated with detailed beading, cowrie shells and metalwork. A hanging string on the reverse ...
Wood
Yoruba Female Figure, an Ibeji Figure, Nigeria, Africa with Cowrie Cloak
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yoruba female figure, rare example dressed in old cowrie covered cloak. an Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, well loved with very piercing eyes, and great detailed hat.. A fine...
Wood
Early 20th C African Ethnographic Trio of Nigerian Yoruba Coats Cowrie Shells
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A great trio of Yoruba coats, all with a honest patina. Constructed in canvas, cloth, and leather with applied cowrie shells. Age related wear, discolouration, with a handful of mis...
Leather, Canvas, Cotton, Natural Fiber
Yoruba Female Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa with Cowrie Cloak
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yoruba female figure, rare example dressed in old cowrie covered cloak. an Ibeji or twin figure, rare example dressed in old cowrie covered cloak, Nigeria, Africa, well loved with ve...
Wood
Yoruba Male Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa with Cowrie Cloak
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yoruba male figure, rare example dressed in old cowrie covered cloak. an Ibeji or twin figure, rare example dressed in old cowrie covered cloak, Nigeria, Africa, well loved with very...
Wood
Namji Doll with Beads, Cowries, Coins and Metal Rings, Cameroon Mid 20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Sometimes referred to as dolls, this is a highly abstract figure with conical head, arms and legs held out from body, long columnar neck wrapped with mulitple strands of different si...
Wood
Ashanti Akua’ba Fertility Figure with Cowrie Shells, Ghana, circa 1930
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The figure is further ornamented with cowrie shells attached at the head and ears, while yellow beadwork encircles the neck and extends down the torso to a suspended cowrie shell.
Wood
Bogolan Cowrie Shell Mud Cloth Textile
Located in Chicago, IL
Commonly known as Bogolan or Bògòlanfini, this cotton textile was hand spun, handwoven, then dyed through a technique that has been passed down in the Bamana region of Mali for centu...
Cotton
Diamond Pave Cowrie 925 sterling silver hand made
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Pave Cowrie 925 Sterling Silver Pendant Cowrie Necklace Size 35x15m Materials: 925 sterling silver This item is a handmade silver pendant featuring orange and green ...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
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 1950’s Sasak dowry box from Lombok, Indonesia, captures the ceremonial artistry of...
Other
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 1950’s Sasak dowry box from Lombok, Indonesia, captures the ceremonial artistry of...
Other
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, this 1950’s Sasak dowry box from Lombok, Indonesia, captures the ceremonial artistry o...
Other
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Baguette Multi Sapphire Gems Cowrie Shell Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a 14K yellow gold natural multi-sapphire cowrie shell charm pendant. It features a smooth, polished white porcelain cowrie seashell meticulously accented down its natura...
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Emerald Gemstone Cowrie Sea Shell Charm Solid 14k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This striking fine jewelry piece beautifully merges organic, coastal elements with a luxurious, modern design. It showcases a natural, hand-selected cowrie shell elevated by rich pre...
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pink Sapphire Gemstone Solid 14k Yellow Gold Cowrie Shell Charm Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This striking fine jewelry piece beautifully merges organic, coastal elements with a luxurious, modern design. It showcases a natural, hand-selected cowrie shell elevated by rich pre...
Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Turquoise Gemstone Cowrie Sea Shell Charm Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a Solid 14K Yellow Gold Natural Turquoise Cowrie Sea Shell Charm Pendant. It is a fine jewelry Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1581 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemsto...
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Cowrie Shell Natural Blue Topaz Gemstone Pendant Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
This striking fine jewelry piece beautifully merges organic, coastal elements with a luxurious, modern design. It showcases a natural, hand-selected cowrie shell elevated by rich pre...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Baguette White Diamond Cowrie Shell Charm Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a 14K Gold Baguette Diamond Cowrie Seashell Charm Pendant. It is a piece of fine jewelry Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1461 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Weigh...
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire Solid 14k Yellow Gold Cowrie Sea Shell Pendant Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a Solid 14K Yellow Gold Natural Blue Sapphire Baguette Cowrie Shell Pendant Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1760-14k Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone Weight - 11.6...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Blue Sapphire Gemstone Solid 14k Yellow Gold Cowrie Shell Charm Pendant
Located in Jaipur, IN
This item is a Solid 14K Yellow Gold Natural Blue Sapphire Cowrie Shell Charm Pendant. It is a fine jewelry Details:- Item Code :- PEMJ-1567 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gemsto...
Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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, early 20th century. Images show them with and without their cowrie cloaks. Heavy wear ...
Wood
Unavailable
H 10 in W 7 in D 3.5 in
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, early 20 century. Cowrie shells were a type of currency in West Africa, and when ...
Wood
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.
Shell
Sold
H 18 in W 24 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 collective backgrounds. I view them as cultural assets. We are always self discovering and...
Acrylic, Handmade Paper, Resin, Mixed Media
Sold
H 20 in W 20 in
"Honor My World" mixed media portrait of a woman with cowrie shells and branches
By Janice Frame
Located in Edgartown, MA
"As an African-American artist in today’s world, I embody the vast differences found in our collective backgrounds. I view them as cultural assets. We are always self discovering and...
Resin, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Handmade Paper
Bogolan Cowrie Shell Mud Cloth Textile
Located in Chicago, IL
Commonly known as Bogolan or Bògòlanfini, this cotton textile was hand spun, handwoven, then dyed through a technique that has been passed down in the Bamana region of Mali for centu...
Cotton
Sold
H 1.75 in W 3.5 in D 2.25 in
"Cowrie Shell" (2024) By Tony Hochstetler, Original Bronze Sculpture
By Tony Hochstetler
Located in Denver, CO
Tony Hochstetler's "Cowrie Shell" (2015) is an original handmade bronze sculpture that depicts the shell of a cowrie.
Bronze
$800
H 15.5 in W 9 in D 4 in
African Gabon Late 20th Century Carved Wood Galwa Mask with Encircling Snake
Located in Queens, NY
African Gabon Late 20th Century carved wood Galwa mask in tapered ovoid form with overlapping brow, protruding angular nose, geometric eye and mouth holes, 2 side holes plus a styliz...
$592Sale Price / item|46% Off
H 15.36 in Dm 5.91 in
African Katanda Mask – Lega Tribe, DR Congo – Mid 20th Century
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bring a piece of African heritage into your space with this authentic vintage Katanda mask from the Lega people of DR Congo. Hand-carved in the mid-20th century, this tribal mask is ...
Hardwood
$3,929
H 12.6 in W 6.7 in D 3.15 in
Very Rare African Dagara Mask Ngbaka People DR Congo Early to Mid 20th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Very rare African Dagara mask Ngbaka people. Africa, Congo, early to mid 20th century A beautiful early to mid 20th century African so called 'Dagara’ mask from the Ngbaka and Mbanj...
Wood
$1,250
H 14 in W 7.5 in D 7.75 in
African Songye Luba Congo Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe Wood Carved Ceremonial Dance Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful hand carved wood Kifwebe mask created by the Songye and Luba peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Kifwebe mask are used by the Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe secret socie...
Wood, Paint
Sculptural Abalone Shell with Baroque Pearls on Polished Agate
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
Polished Abalone (Haliotis Iris) shell with natural forming baroque pearls mounted on a metal rod on a polished agate base. The iridescent, multi-colored shell coordinates perfectly ...
Agate, Metal
Sterling Silver and Shell Snail Sculpture / Figure Paperweight
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Wonderful Snail made from Sterling Silver that shows the hand of the craftsman who created it. To complete the illusion the snail has the addition of a real sea shell. Very nice scul...
Silver
$2,847
H 7.09 in W 3.15 in D 3.55 in
Bronze Sculpture 'Bolas II' by Carola Eggeling, Bronze Polished
By Carola Eggeling
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze Sculpture 'Bolas II' by Carola Eggeling Abstract sculpture with beautiful curved lines. German bronze sculpture Bronze Polished Certificate of authenticity Numbered and sign...
Bronze
Nepal or Tibet Ghurra Churn Handle Carved Woven Knot, Old Worn Patina
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An old carved wood handle from Nepal, North India or other Himalayan culture. A butter churn handle called a ghurra. Created in the early 20th century. The handle with finely carved...
Wood
Ceramic Sculpture by Helena Starcevic, Bronze & Gold Glaze #1
By Helena Starcevic Ceramics
Located in New York, NY
This hand-built ceramic sculpture recalls the playful geometry of the childhood game of jacks while also suggesting an abstract interpretation of the atomic symbol. Its open, interse...
Creamware, Stoneware
Sterling Silver Clad Conch Shell
Located in Malibu, CA
An intricate natural conch shell clad in sterling silver showcasing it's sculptural ridges & beautiful organic form. The interior reveals a pearly white finish, adding contrast t...
Sterling Silver
$2,950
H 12.5 in W 6 in D 7 in
Early Salampasu Warrior's Wood Mask, Zaire, Africa, Early 20th Century ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early carved wood Salampasu Warrior's Mask with black finish, Zaire, Africa early 20th century, remains of black and white pigments, on custom stand. Strong angular cubist mask wit...
Wood
$892Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 4.73 in
Chokwe Mask – Mid 20th Century – Angola – African Tribal Art
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bring home a piece of ancestral heritage with this authentic Chokwe mask from Angola, crafted in the mid-20th century. Rooted in deep cultural tradition, Chokwe masks were once used ...
Hardwood
Shell Sculpture on Stand by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1980’s shell sculpture on stand bu Maitland Smith. Constructed of wood covered with tessellated fossil stone and detailed outline with brass inlaid. In beautiful original...
Marble, Brass
Pulse Point - Chrome metallic glazed ceramic sculpture
By Jessamyn Go
Located in East Quogue, NY
Hand-pitched chrome metallic glazed ceramic sculpture vessel by Jessamyn Go. Jessamyn Go's work is deeply rooted in the visceral, meditative experience of working with clay. Drawn t...
Ceramic, Stoneware, Glaze
Elegant Dan Mask with Large Eyes Ivory Coast Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Elegant Dan Mask with large eyes from the Ivory Coast, Africa. Fairly flat tear drop shaped face with outlined eyes, small tight projecting nose and mouth with expressive lips. It i...
Wood
Vintage African Tribal Mask, Hand-Crafted Wood and Shell, 1970s Art
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Intriguing good looking mask artistically made of combination of hand crafted beads ,shells , and hand painted wood. To make such a exceptional object of art for display. Custom-mad...
Shell, Wood, Beads
$21,473Sale Price|25% Off
H 31.89 in W 118.12 in D 39.38 in
17th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Refectory Table, Rustic Design
Located in Firenze, IT
Monumental 17th Century Tuscan Walnut Refectory Table, Italian Baroque Period This monumental 17th-century rectangular refectory table is a magnificent and rare example of rustic Tus...
Wood, Walnut
$2,990
H 3.5 in W 7 in D 3.5 in
“Liggend (Reclining)” by Kyle Smith, Bronze Nude with Ponytail, Edition 2 of 9
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
“Liggend (Reclining)” by Kyle Smith, Bronze Nude with Ponytail, Edition 2 of 9, 1999 Signed, Dated, and Numbered Dimensions: 7” W × 3.5” D × 3.5” H Patina: Dark Engraved Verdigris ...
Bronze
Pair of Russian Neoclassical Style Malachite Obelisks
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of Russian neoclassical style obelisks of malachite. Square, tapered shafts on a raised panel stepped base. Great color to malachite. One obelisk has a slight 'lean' to the up...
Stone, Malachite
Mende Women's Helmet Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
This helmet mask created by the Mende people of Sierra Leone was made for the women of their tribe to wear while dancing. Commissioned by women for their initiation ceremonies, the m...
Wood
$850
H 15.75 in W 8.67 in D 7.09 in
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably century The face mask has a device for hanging. Very d...
Wood
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Anden I Opaline Acrylic Table Lamp by Studio Orbeat
Located in Geneve, CH
Anden I Opaline Acrylic Table Lamp by Studio Orbeat Dimensions: W 30 x D 30 x H 12 cm Materials: opaline acrylic, bronze, bulit in dimmer switch and warm LED light. Fittings also av...
Bronze, Other
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Kipp Stewart 1970s Directional Chair in Wild Zebra Hide
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Saint Louis, US
A comfortable and sophisticated lounge chair designed by Kipp Stewart in the 1970s.. The streamlined steel base is chrome plated. The upholstery is a high grade South African Zebra. ...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid 20th Century Hand Carved African Fertility Mask, Akan People
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very decorative fertility mask by the Baule tribe, associated with the Akan people who live both in Ghana and in the Ivory Coast. The sides with three small holes on either side pr...
Wood
$26,877Sale Price|20% Off
H 51.19 in Dm 21.66 in
Beautiful Uchiwa ‘Ju Yon’ Chandelier by Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1970s
By M Design, Ingo Maurer
Located in Echt, NL
Rare two-tier Uchiwa Ju-Yon chandelier in very good condition. Designed by Ingo Maurer for M design, Germany. Two available! This chandelier is handmade from bamboo and Japanese...
Bamboo, Paper, Rope
$42,000 / set
H 30.52 in W 41.74 in D 33.08 in
René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Corduroy and Walnut
By René Drouet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Drouet, pair of lounge chairs, corduroy velvet, walnut, France, 1930s Designed by French decorator René Drouet, these club chairs are a quintessential example of French Art Dec...
Velvet, Walnut
A fine Kuba Mask - Rustic African Folk Art
Located in Skien, NO
Ngaady aMwaash Mask. African Antique Folk Art Kuba Mask, originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Property from a Private Collection. Acquired by a Norwegian Collector...
Softwood
Very Large Reclaimed Medieval Style Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very large rectangular reclaimed medieval style stained glass window, one of three similar in the same design in different sizes we are selling. This stained and leaded glass pan...
Lead
$2,300 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 9.85 in
Cult Stool, Sculptural Side Table, Mexican Honey Onyx Marble Conglomerate
By Panorammma
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cult stool/ side table; a hand sculpted stone from a Mexican marble and Mexican onyx conglomerate, remits to primal sculptural-architectural language while displaying materials in a ...
Onyx, Marble
$8,250
H 31.5 in W 39.77 in D 40.75 in
Illum Wikkelsø for Ryesberg Møbler 'Apollo' Lounge Chair in Leather
By Illum Wikkelsø, Ryesberg Møbler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø for Ryesberg Møbler, lounge chair model 'Apollo', leather, lacquered wood, Denmark, 1970s This distinctive lounge chair by Illum Wikkelsø is of high-quality both in t...
Leather, Wood