Cowrie Shell

Vintage Hand-crafted Basket with Cowrie Shells. Leather sides and base. Hand-sewn shells to leather basket.

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

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

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

Early, Massive Kenneth Jay Lane Cowrie Shell Pendant Necklace from the 1960's. Huge shell mounted in signature K.J.L. coral branch gilt mounts on chain. 1960's USA.

Originally used as currency, cowrie shells became a symbol of wealth, power, fertility, and protection for many African cultures.

Originally used as currency, cowrie shells became a symbol of wealth, power, fertility, and protection for many African cultures.

African (possibly Liberian / Dan-Style) carved wooden mask decorated with an intricate pattern of cowrie shells along its outer face and long beak with orange, black and beige painte...

The outer edge is finished with cowrie shells, adding additional texture and coastal charm.

The body of the box is comprised with an impressive natural cowrie shell, embellished with a plain silver mount.

Period : George IV Origin : Edinburgh, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Decoration : Silver mounted cowrie shell with parcel gilt interio and hinged cover.

Possibly Papua New Guinean carved mask / figure of a face with cowrie shell eyes and tall triangular notch carved head piece.

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a multi strand off white and brown and white small Cowrie shell Necklace. This handmade, one of a kind, piece is unique and striking.

The are 14 circles sewn out of cowrie shells. There are 4 V-shaped cowry shells symbolizing peacock feathers which represent mithun ears.

Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) Cowrie shell snuff box with hinged lid, England, Ca. 1840's.

Description: Cowrie shell snuff box with silver application in the shape of a flaming heart in relief, from the George II period.

Large, Georgian (George III), brass-mounted cowrie shell snuff box with hinged lid, England, Ca 1810.

Vintage Moroccan Berber Shoulder Bag with Metal Conchos and Cowrie Shells Designed by Michelle Bacconnier in Marrakech, Morocco.

Tony Hochstetler's "Cowrie Shell" (2015) is an original handmade bronze sculpture that depicts the shell of a cowrie.

She has a turban headdress of cowrie shells and raffia weave. Large domed forehead with a single scarification welt in russet colour running down to the tips of her nose.

Cowrie Shell Charm Pendant in 14K Solid Yellow Gold Details:- Item Code :- FIMJ-678 Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Gross Weight - 2.100 Grams Net Weight - 2.100 Grams Few symbo...

Along the lower edge, braided fiber tassels terminate in natural cowrie shells, elements widely associated with wealth, fertility, trade, and spiritual protection across numerous Afr...

This 1.8 Carat Diamond Green Enamel Cowrie Shell Charm 10 Karat White Gold Bracelet features a cowrie shell with green enamel linked together with diamonds in center.

In sterling silver with an applied figural cowrie shell, tapered sides and gilt interior. Jocelyn Burton was an enormously important English female silvermith and goldsmith.

This multi-color enamel and diamond cowrie shell charm collection is unambiguously that.

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....

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 :...

This belt has cowrie shells on a black fabric background. Cowrie shell belt is a tribe favorite you need in your wardrobe.

A money cowrie shell forms the clasp. Mounted on a black metal stand.

1960s Hand-Made African Tabletop Hut with Cowry or cowrie Shells, blue and cream Beading, fur, and fabric.

Exquisite richly encrusted with a great selection of sea shells, all natural colours with white coral branches and a brown cowrie shell on top, treasure box.

1990s Pair of Wood And Shells Beaded Namji Dolls Made with wood, beads and cowrie shells Metal Earings Some cracks in the shells on top of the head

A male necklace from the Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea. Large Money Cowrie shells (used in earlier times as currency) seamlessly sewn in concentric rows onto a white cotton macra...

Its design is enhanced by a frieze of cowrie shells arranged around the edge, adding an exotic and handcrafted touch characteristic of 1960s decorative objects.

This item is a Natural Coral Gemstone Solid 14K Gold Cowrie Shell Pendant. It is an ocean-inspired fine jewelry charm that combines a genuine white sea shell with vibrant natural gem...

Center accents in small money cowrie shells. Mounted on a black metal stand.

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

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

Beaded moccasins and leggings complete her outfit. Dentalium shell earrings dangle 2.5 inches, capped with cowrie shells; sold with metal base. 11 inches (28 cm) high, 4 inches (10 c...

Gabonese 20th c. fetish figure hand carved and pigmented wood by the Ambete people of Gabon, with a cowrie shell necklace and raffia grass skirt

The base is made of a simple woven raffia fabric, which was then embellished with a pattern of cowrie shells. Secured to the head by a metal pin, such caps were worn to signal one's ...

Beautiful and unique ceremonial mask from the Sepik River area of Papua New Guinea made of wood, cowrie shells, feathers, clay, pigment and grass.

African Gabon 20th Century carved wood Ambete reliquary figure features an oval head with inlaid cowrie shell eyes, a fiber necklace, forward thrust shoulders with bent arms, rope be...

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...

They are formed of matte black metal chains and a suspended cowrie shell caged in a black metal surrounding. They are secured into the ear with studs and the front of the studs are f...

African Congo 20th Century wood Songye Kwfebe plaque carved in flattened figural form with a rectangular shape features a horned, incised head with beaded necklace, 2 smaller relief ...

This vintage West African fabric is handwoven cotton dyed with vegetable dyes and decorated with embroidery and cowrie shells. It is likely to be from the Marino Dogon people.

Crafted from lontar palm leaf panels (Borassus flabellifer) bound with bamboo strips (Bambusa vulgaris), each box is elaborately decorated with geometric motifs in natural pigments a...

One head is female, the other male, with incised faces, inlaid circular metal studs, rope belt with attached cowrie shells, standing with bent knees on a convex rectangular base.

Benin brass Armlets or Anklets A pair of heavy Brass armlets with three rows of cowrie shells, Certainly a well worn pair one slightly twisted.

Crafted from lontar palm leaf panels (Borassus flabellifer) bound with bamboo strips (Bambusa vulgaris), each box is elaborately decorated with geometric motifs in natural pigments a...

Rare Countess Cis cowrie shell flower bud brooch. Floriform brooch incorporating signature stained and carved glass leaves, with green enamel gilt metal leaves. 1950's France.

This elegant cowrie shell pendant is crafted from polished 14-karat yellow gold and captures a classic, beach-inspired aesthetic.

These tiny cowrie shells are quite common all along the coastline here in Devon and we found this absolute beauty of a miniature one here on the beach at Bantham in the South Hams i...

Crafted from lontar palm leaf panels (Borassus flabellifer) bound with bamboo strips (Bambusa vulgaris), each box is elaborately decorated with geometric motifs in natural pigments a...

Early to Mid-20th Century Beaded Cache-Sexe, Kirdi People, Cameroon An unusual cache-sexe from the Kirdi tribe of Cameroon made of colorful glass trade beads, fiber string, and cowr...

The colorful panels depict densely-beaded turtles, chickens, and Yoruba faces - with vertical scarification on the cheeks - bordered by cowrie shells indicating wealth and status. Di...

The colorful panels depict densely-beaded turtles, snakes, and Yoruba faces - with vertical scarification on the cheeks - bordered by cowrie shells indicating wealth and status. Disp...

Very early large Yoruba divination board, a classic form round board with face at top, figures, couples, snakes, cowrie shells and other items around the edge of the board.

(C) Metropolitan Museum of Art Made of Carved Wood and Pigment , red, white and blue pigment and applied cowrie shells on string. Dimensions: 47 ¾ x 8 x 21 in.