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Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820
Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820

Cowrie Shell Snuff Box c1820

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Cowrie shell snuff box Date : c1820 Period : George III / Regency Origin : Most likely

Category

Antique 1820s British Regency Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Vintage Hand-crafted Basket with Cowrie Shells
Vintage Hand-crafted Basket with Cowrie Shells

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

Pygmy Wood and Cowrie Shell Fertility Figure
Pygmy Wood and Cowrie Shell Fertility Figure

Pygmy Wood and Cowrie Shell Fertility Figure

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pygmy Wood and Cowrie Shell Fertility Figure Height 5.25 in., Width 3.75 in., Depth 4 in.

Category

20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Silver cowrie shell with engraved floral motifs
Silver cowrie shell with engraved floral motifs

Silver cowrie shell with engraved floral motifs

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver cowrie shell with engraved floral motifs. Metal: Silver. Origin: Asian

Category

20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Silver cowrie shell with engraved floral motifs
Silver cowrie shell with engraved floral motifs

Silver cowrie shell with engraved floral motifs

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver cowrie shell with engraved floral motifs. Metal: Silver. Origin: Asian

Category

20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Early Kenneth Jay Lane Cowrie Shell Pendant
Early Kenneth Jay Lane Cowrie Shell Pendant

Early Kenneth Jay Lane Cowrie Shell Pendant

By Kenneth Jay Lane

Located in New York, NY

Early, Massive Kenneth Jay Lane Cowrie Shell Pendant Necklace from the 1960's. Huge shell mounted

Category

Vintage 1960s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

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

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

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

A Bobo ceremonial top decorated with cowrie shells
A Bobo ceremonial top decorated with cowrie shells

A Bobo ceremonial top decorated with cowrie shells

Located in Amsterdam, NL

a base made out of cotton with an outer decorated layer of cowrie shells. Provenance: - Collection

Category

Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Cotton

African Cowrie Shell and Root Fiber Beaked Mask
African Cowrie Shell and Root Fiber Beaked Mask

African Cowrie Shell and Root Fiber Beaked Mask

Located in Queens, NY

cowrie shells along its outer face and long beak with orange, black and beige painted accents and a root

Category

20th Century African Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique George III Cowrie Shell and Sterling Silver Vinaigrette (1809)
Antique George III Cowrie Shell and Sterling Silver Vinaigrette (1809)

Antique George III Cowrie Shell and Sterling Silver Vinaigrette (1809)

By Joseph Willmore

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III English cowrie shell and sterling silver

Category

Antique Early 1800s English George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box Edinburgh c1823
Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box Edinburgh c1823

Silver Cowrie Shell Snuff Box Edinburgh c1823

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

: Edinburgh, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Decoration : Silver mounted cowrie shell with parcel

Category

Antique 1820s Scottish Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Papua New Guinean Carved Wood and Cowrie Shell Mask / Figure
Papua New Guinean Carved Wood and Cowrie Shell Mask / Figure

Papua New Guinean Carved Wood and Cowrie Shell Mask / Figure

Located in Queens, NY

Possibly Papua New Guinean carved mask / figure of a face with cowrie shell eyes and tall

Category

20th Century Unknown Other Figurative Sculptures

African Yoruba Cowrie Shell, Beaded Fertility Doll, 20th Century
African Yoruba Cowrie Shell, Beaded Fertility Doll, 20th Century

African Yoruba Cowrie Shell, Beaded Fertility Doll, 20th Century

Located in Miami, FL

African Yoruba Cowrie Shell, Beaded Fertility Doll, 20th Century Offered for sale is a 20th

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Shell, Beads

Antique Sangtam Naga Tribe Supong Warrior Shawl with Cowrie Shells, Headhunter
Antique Sangtam Naga Tribe Supong Warrior Shawl with Cowrie Shells, Headhunter

Antique Sangtam Naga Tribe Supong Warrior Shawl with Cowrie Shells, Headhunter

By Naga People

Located in Dallas, TX

76646, antique Sangtam Naga Tribe Supong Warrior Shawl with Cowrie shell circles. This antique naga

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Indian Rugs

Materials

Shell, Wool, Cotton

Cowrie shell snuff box with flaming-heart silver relief, George II period
Cowrie shell snuff box with flaming-heart silver relief, George II period

Cowrie shell snuff box with flaming-heart silver relief, George II period

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Cowrie shell snuff box with silver application in the shape of a flaming heart in

Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

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

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

1.8 Carat Diamond Green Enamel Cowrie Shell Bracelet 10 Karat White Gold Jewelry
1.8 Carat Diamond Green Enamel Cowrie Shell Bracelet 10 Karat White Gold Jewelry

1.8 Carat Diamond Green Enamel Cowrie Shell Bracelet 10 Karat White Gold Jewelry

Located in Diera, Dubai

This 1.8 Carat Diamond Green Enamel Cowrie Shell Charm 10 Karat White Gold Bracelet features a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

1.9 Carat Diamond Yellow Enamel Cowrie Shell Bracelet 10 Kt White Gold Jewelry
1.9 Carat Diamond Yellow Enamel Cowrie Shell Bracelet 10 Kt White Gold Jewelry

1.9 Carat Diamond Yellow Enamel Cowrie Shell Bracelet 10 Kt White Gold Jewelry

Located in Diera, Dubai

Cast from 10-karat gold, these exquisite bracelet is handset with 1.90 carats of sparkling diamonds. Details: Item Code :- STBR-4044M Gross Wt. :- 17.26 gm 10k Solid White Gold Wt....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Enamel, Gold, 10k Gold

1.85 Carat Diamond Blue Enamel Cowrie Shell Bracelet 10 Karat White Gold Jewelry
1.85 Carat Diamond Blue Enamel Cowrie Shell Bracelet 10 Karat White Gold Jewelry

1.85 Carat Diamond Blue Enamel Cowrie Shell Bracelet 10 Karat White Gold Jewelry

Located in Diera, Dubai

Item Code :- STBR-4044N Gross Wt. :- 16.67 gm 10k Solid White Gold Wt. :- 16.30 gm Natural Diamond Wt. :- 1.85 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Bracelet Size :...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Shell Necklace on Stand, Papua New Guinea
Shell Necklace on Stand, Papua New Guinea

Shell Necklace on Stand, Papua New Guinea

Located in New York, NY

semi-circular bamboo frame. A money cowrie shell forms the clasp. Mounted on a black metal stand

Category

2010s Indonesian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Cotton, Bamboo

1960s Hand-Made African Tabletop Hut with Shells and Beading
1960s Hand-Made African Tabletop Hut with Shells and Beading

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

1990s Pair of Wood And Shells Beaded Namji Dolls On Wood Bases
1990s Pair of Wood And Shells Beaded Namji Dolls On Wood Bases

1990s Pair of Wood And Shells Beaded Namji Dolls On Wood Bases

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1990s Pair of Wood And Shells Beaded Namji Dolls Made with wood, beads and cowrie shells Metal

Category

1990s Cameroonian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Wood, Beads

Money Cowrie & Macramé Necklace on Stand, Papua New Guinea
Money Cowrie & Macramé Necklace on Stand, Papua New Guinea

Money Cowrie & Macramé Necklace on Stand, Papua New Guinea

Located in New York, NY

A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea. Large Money Cowrie shells (used in

Category

Early 2000s Indonesian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Cotton

Polished Shell Necklace on Stand, Papua New Guinea
Polished Shell Necklace on Stand, Papua New Guinea

Polished Shell Necklace on Stand, Papua New Guinea

Located in New York, NY

-circular bamboo frame. Center accents in small money cowrie shells. Mounted on a black metal stand

Category

2010s Indonesian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Cotton, Bamboo

1990s Wood and Beaded Sculpture Of Woman - NAMJI Fertility Doll
1990s Wood and Beaded Sculpture Of Woman - NAMJI Fertility Doll

1990s Wood and Beaded Sculpture Of Woman - NAMJI Fertility Doll

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1990s Wood and Beaded Sculpture Of Woman - NAMJI Fertility Doll Cowrie Shells On wood base

Category

1990s Cameroonian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Beads

Tiny Solid Gold Cowrie Seashore Necklace
Tiny Solid Gold Cowrie Seashore Necklace

Tiny Solid Gold Cowrie Seashore Necklace

By The Remarkable Goldsmiths

Located in Torquay, GB

Here we have our solid gold cowrie shell pendant found by us on Bantham beach, in Devon. We found a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Kuba Beaded Laket Prestige Cap
Kuba Beaded Laket Prestige Cap

Kuba Beaded Laket Prestige Cap

By Kuba

Located in Chicago, IL

embellished with a pattern of cowrie shells. Secured to the head by a metal pin, such caps were worn to signal

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Fabric

Group of Three Traditional Medicine Containers. Luguru, Tanzania
Group of Three Traditional Medicine Containers. Luguru, Tanzania

Group of Three Traditional Medicine Containers. Luguru, Tanzania

Located in London, GB

container. Decorating the bodies of the containers are cowrie shells and glass beads. Estimated Period: Mid

Category

Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Natural Fiber, Wood, Beads

An African decorated Basket
An African decorated Basket

An African decorated Basket

Located in Schellebelle, BE

A beautiful 3-layered Rattan Basket from Africa, Burkina Faso, nicely decorated with Cowrie Shells

Category

Vintage 1970s Burkinabe Tribal Art

Materials

Rattan

Sepik River Wood Mask from Papua New Guinea, 20th Century
Sepik River Wood Mask from Papua New Guinea, 20th Century

Sepik River Wood Mask from Papua New Guinea, 20th Century

Located in Grythyttan, SE

, cowrie shells, feathers, clay, pigment and grass. Small parts are missing on the upper forehead

Category

1990s Papua New Guinean Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Shell, Hardwood, Feathers

African Gabon 20th Century Carved Wood Ambete Reliquary Figure
African Gabon 20th Century Carved Wood Ambete Reliquary Figure

African Gabon 20th Century Carved Wood Ambete Reliquary Figure

Located in Queens, NY

cowrie shell eyes, a fiber necklace, forward thrust shoulders with bent arms, rope belt and short

Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

African Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Songye Kwfebe Figural Plaque
African Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Songye Kwfebe Figural Plaque

African Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Songye Kwfebe Figural Plaque

Located in Queens, NY

rivits, washers, rope and cowrie shells plus an additional identical head at bottom. Wear to finish

Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ash

Vintage Turkman Bridal Ceremonial Headdress, Heavily Adorned on Stand
Vintage Turkman Bridal Ceremonial Headdress, Heavily Adorned on Stand

Vintage Turkman Bridal Ceremonial Headdress, Heavily Adorned on Stand

Located in Miami, FL

vintage bridal ceremonial headdress, specifically known as gupbo. Adorned with cowrie shells, engraved

Category

20th Century Turkestan Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Metal

Ceremonial cloth from West Africa
Ceremonial cloth from West Africa

Ceremonial cloth from West Africa

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

embroidery and cowrie shells. It is likely to be from the Marino Dogon people. The geometric lines and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Malian Primitive Textiles

Materials

Fabric

African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Songye 2-Headed Janus Figure
African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Songye 2-Headed Janus Figure

African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Songye 2-Headed Janus Figure

Located in Queens, NY

incised faces, inlaid circular metal studs, rope belt with attached cowrie shells, standing with bent

Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

African Tribal Benin Brass Armlets Nigeria Antique Jewelry
African Tribal Benin Brass Armlets Nigeria Antique Jewelry

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

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

cowrie shells (Monetaria moneta or Monetaria annulus) – symbols of prosperity and protection. The Sasak

Category

Vintage 1920s Indonesian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

Countess Cis Sea Shell Brooch
Countess Cis Sea Shell Brooch

Countess Cis Sea Shell Brooch

By Countess Cis Zoltowska

Located in New York, NY

Rare Countess Cis cowrie shell flower bud brooch. Floriform brooch incorporating signature stained

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Early to Mid-20th Century Beaded Cache-Sexe, Kirdi People, Cameroon
Early to Mid-20th Century Beaded Cache-Sexe, Kirdi People, Cameroon

Early to Mid-20th Century Beaded Cache-Sexe, Kirdi People, Cameroon

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Kirdi tribe of Cameroon made of colorful glass trade beads, fiber string, and cowrie shells. With a

Category

Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Drawings

Materials

Natural Fiber, Beads

Kuba Mweel Mask
Kuba Mweel Mask

Kuba Mweel Mask

$464Sale Price|69% Off

Kuba Mweel Mask

Located in Austin, TX

, ALONG WITH NUMEROUS COWRIE SHELLS FASHIONED TO DRAPING FABRIC ALONG THE NECKLINE. CONDITION: WORN IN

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Masks

Materials

Shell, Burlap, Wood

18ct yellow gold snail shell stud earrings
18ct yellow gold snail shell stud earrings

18ct yellow gold snail shell stud earrings

By The Remarkable Goldsmiths

Located in Torquay, GB

tiny cowrie shells are quite common all along the coastline here in Devon and we found this absolute

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kuba Bwoom Mask
Kuba Bwoom Mask

Kuba Bwoom Mask

$648Sale Price|64% Off

Kuba Bwoom Mask

Located in Austin, TX

fueled traditional rituals, performances, and storytelling. Natural materials, in this case cowrie shells

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Masks

Materials

Copper

Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950
Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950

Yoruba Beaded Sash, c. 1950

Located in Chicago, IL

- bordered by cowrie shells indicating wealth and status. Displaying exquisite craftsmanship, this Yoruba

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Shell, Fabric, Beads

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