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
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
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
Vintage Shell Encrusted Bust Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cast in plaster with elegant classical proportions, the bust is adorned with an elaborate arrangement of natural shells that transforms the figure into a richly textured work of art....
Plaster, Shell
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
$550
H 4.25 in W 2.25 in D 1.5 in
African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa
Located in Chicago, IL
Created and used from the late 19th century into the 20th century, Dan passport masks served as personal talismans with spiritual connection and as portable identification symbol rep...
Wood
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
$4,006
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
$156Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in W 5.25 in D 1 in
Vintage Hand-Carved African Wood Mask Sculpture from Mid-20th Century
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage African Wood Decorative Mask Sculpture. Hand-carved African Mask from Ghana. African decorative wall mask sculpture, hand-carved of sese wood with intricate patterns. The Afr...
Wood
$1,200
H 21 in W 12 in D 7 in
Organic Abstract Ceramic Sculpture by Lorraine Goldberg 1980's Steel Base
Located in Troy, MI
Unique ceramic sculpture by Michigan artist Lorraine Goldberg Circa 1980's Organic elements glazed in earthen tones, clustered and stacked in an asymmetrical totemic form Mounted to...
Steel
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
$296Sale Price|25% Off
H 10.25 in Dm 4 in
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
$580
H 10 in W 3.5 in D 3.38 in
Yoruba Female Figure, an Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Worn Loved Face
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yoruba female figure, an Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, well loved with very worn face, large eyes. A finely carved Yoruba female Ibeji figure with pointed headdress, large ...
Wood
$820
H 15.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Standing Akan or Ashanti, Ghana Tribal Female Figure Early 20th Century Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
From the Akan or Ashanti peoples of Ghana, Africa. A shrine figure, in the form of a standing female figure with black hair and details, remains of white pigment, with arms out, one ...
Wood
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
$850
H 14.13 in W 1.25 in D 1.5 in
Yoruba Divination Tapper with Kneeling Female Figure, Nigeria, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yoruba Divination Tapper with Kneeling Female Figure, Nigeria, Africa Carved wood tappers such as this were used by diviners among the Yoruba along with divination tray, such as my ...
Wood
$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
$560
H 11.25 in W 3 in D 2.5 in
Yoruba Female Figure, Ibeji or Twin Figure, Nigeria, Africa, Tall Sandals
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Yoruba weathered and worn old female figure, an Ibeji or twin figure, Nigeria, Africa, well loved heavy patina. Strong face with open eyes, domed hat or hair style with carved decora...
Wood
Large Vintage 2 ft Tall African Hand Carved Wood Wall Mask
Located in Bochum, NRW
Large vintage hand-carved from one piece of solid wood African Tribal mask richly decorated with intricate tribal motifs. Beautifully hand carved, painted details, it has a hook, re...
Wood
African Nigeria Mid 20th Century Hand Carved Eshu Female Figure
Located in Queens, NY
Nigerian mid 20th c. wooden figure hand carved and pigmented by the Eshu people depicting a standing woman wearing a 5-point crown and ringed jewelry around the wrists and ankles, wi...
African Kifwebe Mask with Pigmented Decoration, Songye People
Located in Nottingham, GB
Among the most iconic sculptural traditions of Central Africa, the Kifwebe masks of the Songye people are celebrated for their striking abstraction and powerful ceremonial presence. ...
Wood
$867
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
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
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
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
18/1900s A Fine Bena Lulua Mask - Primitive African Folk Art
Located in Skien, NO
Antique Bena Lulua Mask Late 1800s to Early 1900s – Democratic Republic of the Congo This striking primitive folk art mask hails from the Bena Lulua people of the Democratic Republi...
Softwood
African Shield Wallaïta from Ethiopia Early 20th Century
Located in Paris, FR
African shield Wallaïta from Ethiopia, early 20th century. Base: 40 x 17cm.
Leather
$2,787Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 15.75 in
Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair
Located in Milano, IT
The African Kuba Bwoom tribal mask is the oldest known mask, the Kuba bwoom mask. The materials used for the realization of the Mask are: Wood, colors and vibrates plants, caures, be...
Animal Skin, Organic Material, Wood
$858
H 11.03 in W 8.27 in D 5.12 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 20th century The face mask has a device for hanging. V...
Wood
20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wood Mask, African Art Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably century Very decorative. Comes from a Berlin private collection.
Wood
20th Century Vintage Carved Wood Mask, African Folk Art
Located in Bochum, NRW
A hand carved wood wall mask, vintage from the 20th Century. African Folk Art. Handmade and carved from a single piece of exotic wood, in a manner specific to traditional African ar...
Wood
$2,671Sale Price / set|53% Off
H 29.53 in Dm 14.18 in
African Tribal Mask with Spears, Brass and Hardwood, Cameroon, 1990s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
African Mask with Spears 90s. It is a rare set. Carved from one piece. Spears are ultra light - height 152 cm.
Brass
Fine Yoruba Ibeji Female Pair African Tribal Art
Located in London, GB
Good of female Yoruba Ibeji Figures Finely carved in dense wood with linear decoration to the body Nigeria Period Early 20th century Size: 27 and 25 cm Condition: Good Fine...
Hardwood
Carved Wood African Headdress on Later Iron Stand
Located in Buchanan, MI
Carved wood African headdress on later iron stand.
Wood
Hand-Carved Wood Mask on Lucite Base, Contemporary Folk Art, Africa
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional hand carved wood mask with graphic elements, made of a single piece of wood and was made for decorative purposes. Very intriguing and mysterious face. The mask in mounte...
Wood, Lucite
$1,189Sale Price|41% Off
H 31 in W 12 in D 20 in
Salampasu Mask – DR Congo – Mid 20th Century – African Tribal Art
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Discover the soul of Africa through this authentic Salampasu mask from DR Congo, handcrafted in the mid-20th century. Part of a carefully curated collection sourced from private home...
Hardwood
$800Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.28 in W 11.82 in D 4.34 in
Large Vintage Display Mask, African, Ironwood, Hand Carved, Ceremonial, Tribal
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage display mask. An African, hand carved ironwood ceremonial tribal mask, dating to the late 20th century. Superb decorative appeal, with a delightfully naive ...
Wood